Program Director I

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman’s Armaments Systems Business Unit is looking for a Program Director I to manage the large Caliber Ammunition Portfolio in Plymouth, Minnesota. The position’s primary responsibilities will focus on strategic alignment, program oversight and customer management for a Large Caliber Ammunition Portfolio within the Ammunition Systems Operating Unit (OU). The Program Director is responsible for oversight of greater than $100M yearly revenue, developing a growth strategy through new business captures, managing multiple domestic and international customer relationships, and overall program execution performance related to the product portfolio. Responsibilities will include but is not limited to: Advocating and implementing the OU Director’s vision, mission, and goals Manage Portfolio revenue, profit and cash performance. Manage a high-performance team of Program Managers Planning for capital expenditures for assigned Portfolio Providing overall leadership and direction to the program team (to include development of team members, team engagement, issue resolution, and initiating corrective actions) Providing leadership and direction to dotted line functional managers and operations to ensure management of all phases of execution from proposal development through contract closeout is successfully achieved. Strategically planning through directing program and portfolio strategy development that integrates with the overall business and strategy; and participating in the business strategic and discretionary planning processes Maintaining proper portfolio discretionary budget oversight Managing risk, issues, and opportunity processes. Identifies potential risks and opportunities that could impact portfolio performance and takes proactive action to resolve issues regarding cost, schedule, prioritization, and resource allocation. Establishing and clearly communicating overall portfolio objectives, mission, vision and strategy – builds morale and supports team needs. Driving timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations to senior leadership, the program team, and management team. Building and maintaining successful relationships with current and prospective customers in the Advanced Ammunition and other Operating Units; coordinates and communicates effectively with functional leadership and teams. Managing proposal teams and timely delegations with senior leadership. Able to communicate with senior leadership and outline potential opportunities, proposal schedules, financial positions, and proposed risks. Basic Qualifications: 10 years of experience required with a Bachelor’s Degree or a Master's and 8 years of experience supporting U.S. Government or commercial contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage the program team daily. Demonstrated ability to manage revenue, profit, and cash performance of programs. Master of project management skills and techniques including work breakdown structures, integrated master scheduling and earned value management. Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success. Strong formal and informal communication skills with all levels of internal and external management. Ability to operate and lead in team environment and teach and mentor others to manage in same way – a strong willingness to learn, take initiative and resolve issues. Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers. Familiarity with mechanical and electrical engineering product development and processes Defense Industry and DoD contract experience strongly desired. Ability to manage risk to reduce likelihood and severity of program impacts. International business experience Strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance Able to travel both international and domestically up to 25% of the time Preferred Qualifications: Master’s in Business Administration strongly desired Prior experience with large or medium caliber military armaments PMI training and certification desired.