Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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, Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Program Excellence Director 2 to lead the Program Excellence Organization. This leader will strengthen the program management discipline and performance across the MS Sector and enterprise, by deploying robust processes, tools, coaching, and PM development resources. The role drives cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and greater effectiveness in both captures and program execution across the sector. The leader also owns the quality and outcomes of the sectors non-advocate reviews. The role will be based in Linthicum, MD . Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Mentoring : Lead and mentor program managers, providing guidance, coaching, and fostering their professional development. Coaching/mentor program managers to positively influence program decisions, actions, and performance. Independent Review Teams : Form and lead independent review teams, quickly understanding and providing actionable feedback on a variety of programs. Program Management Excellence : Ensure continuous improvement in sector-wide program management practices, focusing on program execution, financial management, risk & opportunity management, and contract change management. Support Enterprise Program management Center of Excellence process, tools and training standardization initiatives. Internal Process & Tools : Advocate for the consistent application and education of internal Program Management processes and tools. Lead improvements and increased application in Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), awareness and compliance to Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology, and other key program management tools; effectiveness of risk & opportunity (R&O) management practices across programs to include the identification of R&O, the quantification of R&O and the mitigation / realization of R&O, to include application of common tools across sector programs; ensure return-to-green rigor and adequacy. Partner to plan and deliver CAM/IPT training, ensuring role readiness and consistent execution across programs and IPTs. Stakeholder Communication & Reporting : Provide regular, clear, and impactful presentations to corporate, sector, division, and program stakeholders. Drive internal reporting systems and metrics to provide key insights for management decision-making (i.e. IPRS). Program Review Authority : Lead and enforce rigorous Program Review Authority processes across the sector. Cross-functional Collaboration : Lead cross-functional and cross-sector efforts to improve program execution and alignment with business strategies. Chair the Program Excellence Leadership Council to drive process, training, and tool improvements across divisions. Continuous Improvement : Champion continuous improvement initiatives for program management and execution practices as well as reporting systems, ensuring adherence to best practices and lessons learned. Proposal & Contract Strategy : Provide expert guidance on execution strategies for various proposal types (FFP, CPFF), supporting process and gate reviews, negotiation strategies, and contract management. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of program management experience or a Master's degree or higher degree in a related field with a minimum of 8 years of program management experience 3+ years in a formal management role. Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense or Government contracts. Demonstrated success in leading teams to meet schedule, cost and performance requirements as