Director – Space Superiority Division

Northrop Grumman

. Provide overall leadership for a portfolio of complex programs, ensuring cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives are met or exceeded .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $399,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management with a focus on execution, risk management, and business growth strategies within the defense or aerospace sectors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, engage customers, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high performance and effective communication.

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Program Management ExperienceRisk Management ExpertiseCustomer Engagement StrategiesLeadership and Team DevelopmentActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionPerformance ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProposal LeadershipProfit and Loss ResponsibilityComplex Program ManagementFull Life Cycle Program ExecutionStrategic PlanningIssue ResolutionGrowth Strategy Execution

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCollaboration SkillsInfluence Across Organizational BoundariesMentoring and CoachingEmployee Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance with SAP Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Defense SectorAerospace SectorDoD ExperienceNorthrop Grumman ProcessesCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall leadership for a portfolio of complex programs, ensuring cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives are met or exceeded
Drive disciplined program execution, risk management, and performance management across the portfolio
Lead and mentor program managers, setting expectations, accountability, and development paths
Adhere to internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Champion a high-integrity, inclusive culture that fosters engagement, collaboration, and high performance
Maintain employee morale and effective communication across all levels and functions
Shape and execute growth strategy for the site’s business portfolio
Identify, capture, and execute new business opportunities
Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to align capabilities and investments with customer needs
Engage customers and partners to strengthen relationships and understand emerging requirements
Provide indirect leadership to supporting disciplines
Coordinate with Business Unit leadership and other company sites to leverage enterprise capabilities, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement
Report directly to the Business Unit Vice President

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
12+ years of program (with profit and loss responsibility) or project management experience in the defense or aerospace sector
Experience with execution and growth of a diverse program or new business portfolio
Proven experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams to develop and execute vision and business strategy
Expertise in customer shaping and engagement, including strategies and win themes
Strong program execution experience, including risk management, issue resolution, and performance to plan
Ability to build, develop, and lead program management teams, including delegation, coaching, and succession planning
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including influence across organizational boundaries and at executive levels
Ability to develop and present strategies, business cases, and program status to senior customer and internal executive audiences
Proposal leadership experience
Active Secret clearance at time of application
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SAP eligibility
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering and/or business administration
Preferred: Experience managing complex programs and/or portfolios with significant business capture and growth responsibilities
Preferred: Expertise in full life cycle (early S&T, EMD, Production & Sustainment) of program execution
Preferred: Experience within the DoD as a major prime contractor
Preferred: Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organizational structure
Preferred: Current Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Potential overtime and shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Potential Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions