Program Director

Northrop Grumman

. Lead the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile program within Northrop Grumman Defense Systems’ Future Concepts business .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama • United StatesLead💰 $193,800 - $321,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and project management, leading diverse teams, and executing large-scale defense programs. Possesses strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders and driving strategic development initiatives.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementLeadership ExperienceU.S. Secret Security ClearanceCustomer Engagement

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Hard Skills

STEM DegreeProgram ExecutionCapture ManagementBusiness ManagementRisk ManagementFinancial ManagementContract ExecutionMatrix Team LeadershipBriefing DevelopmentStrategic Development

Soft Skills

Team MotivationCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

Sea-Launched Cruise MissileU.S. NavyNorthrop GrummanDefense SystemsGovernment Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile program within Northrop Grumman Defense Systems’ Future Concepts business
Lead a team executing a strategic development program for the U.S. Navy
Represent Northrop Grumman in customer engagements for current program execution and follow-on opportunity development
Develop and deliver briefings to internal and external stakeholders
Interface and collaborate with chief architects on concept development
Identify current and emerging system capabilities needed to achieve desired warfighting mission effects
Lead and motivate a diverse team across multiple contracts
Execute a $200M+ program portfolio and grow it as customer needs evolve
Identify and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and FOPRs related to SLCM-N development opportunities
Brief customers at flag officer level and Northrop Grumman executive leadership
Collaborate across Northrop Grumman sectors to drive integrated, cross-domain solutions
Manage customer communication and collaboration
Lead matrixed reports, define goals and team composition, and ensure continued performance
Manage risks, issues, and opportunities
Set a vision and define resource, personnel, and facility requirements to meet financial and technological commitments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in STEM and 10 plus years of related experience, OR a Master's degree in STEM and 8 plus years of related experience
Related experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
At least 8 years’ experience in program/project management
Previous leadership or management experience
Current, active U.S. Secret (or higher) security clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP)
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Preferred: Current U.S. Top Secret and SCI security clearances
Preferred: Degree in a related STEM discipline
Preferred: Prior Profit & Loss responsibility, contract execution, and business growth experience
Preferred: Experience leading a team in a matrixed environment
Preferred: Experience as a functional manager
Preferred: Experience engaging, briefing, and influencing customer executive leaders
Preferred: Breadth of knowledge and experience across Northrop Grumman and U.S. Government products, systems, missions, and operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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