This position is currently contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. 

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector is currently hiring a Program Director 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership opportunity is based in Melbourne, FL.  

This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership. 

Key Responsibilities include:  

• Positively lead, inspire and motivate a team to execute to plan 

• Effectively coordinate across multiple program IPTs to manage change and configuration of requirements 

• Customer communication and collaboration to drive mutual goals and shared success 

• Lead a team of technical team members to deliver program, cost and technical milestones. 

• Leadership of a team of direct reports where you will define goals, develop the team and ensure the team is continuously performing and growing into expanded roles.  

• Lead a diverse team in the execution of a dynamic manufacturing and test program baseline.  

• Actively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success 

• Partner with functional disciplines to define and integrate expertise into the team 

• Be a digital advocate, applying new tools and functionality to drive execution efficiencies 

• Define, negotiate, monitor & track performance of suppliers; manage change and ensure performance to plan 

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below 

• Related experience includes a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions 

• At least 3 years’ experience in developing integrated test and delivery plans for execution of program cost and schedule baselines. 

• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company, and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance  

• Prior roles executing on digital programs leading to an understanding of how digital ecosystems function, integrate data and deliver execution efficiencies. 

• Experience leading a team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals. 

• Program management experience on Agile programs applying incremental planning and delivering programs on schedule. 

• Responsibility for profit and loss with Department of Defense customers in the execution of cost-type contracts. 

• Earned Value Management experience on U.S. Military programs. 

• At least 3 years’ experience in program/project management on development, manufacturing and/or testing of air vehicles or modification of air vehicles.