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Northrop Grumman has an open opportunity for the Sentinel Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Execution Director (Director Programs 2) as a critical direct report to the AVE Segment Vice President, based out of Roy, UT . The Sentinel program modernizes nearly every facet of the land leg of the nuclear triad. The AVE is a new intercontinental ballistic missile, including guidance, solid rocket motor propulsion, post-boost attitude control, and re-entry system.
The Sentinel AVE Execution Director will have accountability for every aspect of day-to-day program execution for the AVE team. The Execution Director serves an integral role in cultivating the customer relationship and shaping the team culture. This role leads program management office business battle rhythm across AVE Element IPTs, operations, and functions and will effectively integrate the team demand signals to the division and program leadership to ensure required staffing, processes and infrastructure are available to efficiently execute the contract. The AVE Execution Director works closely with the Segment Vice President and Sentinel Program Management to align strategic priorities and tactical tasking and maintains situational awareness of the program and related interests.
Sentinel AVE Execution Director responsibilities include:
Integrated program performance management (cost, schedule, technical, risk & opportunity, quality) to deliver on all contract and AOP/LRSP commitments
Day to day contractual and programmatic change management across all aspects of the Sentinel Program (EMD, Advanced Procurement, and Production)
Integrated program demand planning (staffing, infrastructure, clearances, etc)
Integrated program approach to supplier management to strengthen partnerships and drive performance
Cultivate supplier and program / functional teammate relationships at an executive level to ensure team performance
Support to strategic planning and professional development / organization efficiency initiatives
Support to profitability reporting and investment planning and execution
A successful candidate in this role will demonstrate:
Ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers
Success in leading and developing cross functional teams
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package
including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You Will Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with minimum of 12 years of experience (or 10 years with a Master's) in a related technical field and IPT/Program Management experience
5+ years leading/managing teams on complex projects
5+ years managing programs or subcontracts in excess of $100M, inclusive of cost-type contracts
Ability to travel domestically, up to 25% of the time
Must have an active and current DoD Secret clearance and be SAP clearable
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:
MS Engineering or MBA
Experience related to ICBM technologies and products
IPT / PM experience across multiple phases of the program lifecycle
Prior experience managing major subcontracts
Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to make tough decisions
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance and additional SCI/SAP access
Proven ability to lead a high performing team with evidence of being able to create an inclusive work environment that attracts retains and inspires diverse engaged teams
Proven ability to successfully work across multiple organizations toward common goals, and create trusted relationships
Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted messaging, guidance, etc. across all levels of an organization
Experience with effective change management
Salary Range: $211,500 - $317,300
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
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