Director Programs 2: Enterprise Strategy Integration & Operations
- Salary
- $230K–$345KUSD
- Moves you to
- United States
- Support
- Relocation support
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
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 Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Director, Enterprise Strategy, Integration & Operations supporting the Vice President & General Manager of the Global Surveillance Division. This on-site leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL
In this role, the incumbent will:
Create strategic rhythm that shapes culture, ensures insight into programs, drives program and financial performance, and ensures strategic messaging
Establish and carry out day-to-day business operations to support division priorities including developing deliverables and preparing VP/GM for executive level engagements
Support Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) activities
Lead and manage strategic planning activities to drive long-term growth objectives
Plan and manage discretionary investment (capital, indirect, and non-contractual technical activity (NCTA)) to support LRSP and AOP
Partner with programs and functions to drive horizontal / vertical integration to optimize people, processes, and tools
Identify top-level risks, issues, and actions impacting the division and ensure resolution
Represent the division on the Sector Space Utilization Requirements (SPUR) Board
Serve as the division focal point for the sector program management homeroom focused on program execution/reporting and program manager training
Perform special assignments to include, but not limited to, staffing assessments and metrics, assessing and optimizing organizations, employee engagement actions, and division health
This role requires a high level of integrity and confidentiality, and behavior which demonstrates the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent will lead a small team, enabling them to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. The successful incumbent will develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related professional / military experience OR a Master's degree and 8 years of related professional / military experience
Related experience must be in or a combination of program management, capture, cross functional integration management, or engineering
5 years in a program or project leadership role
Prior experience working with executives and senior leaders
Experience leading / aligning teams to achieve a common goal in a dynamic work environment
Experience managing communications with stakeholders
Experience in program risk, opportunity, and issue management
Experience in program staffing, reporting, and messaging
Demonstrated depth in technical and business acumen
The ability to address uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach
Active U.S Government Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree and advanced training in program management or capture management
Experience in program management across all phases of a program lifecycle
5 years of successful industry P&L experience on a large aircraft development, production or sustainment program
Experience with execution of large, multi-year development programs
Experience with Earned Value Management
Experience in program integration and leading program integration teams
Experience coordinating information technology, facilities, and other support efforts
Experience in strategic planning, business development, and/or capture
Active U.S Government Top Secret / SCI clearance
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About Us
We are a pioneering company.
With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.