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Senior Programs Director

Northrop Grumman
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Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
Sep 20, 2026
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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman’s Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability Division has an opening for an Operating Unit Senior Programs Director for its Targeting Systems Operating Unit. This position will be located in Rolling Meadows, IL, requiring travel to other Northrop Grumman facilities, customer, and supplier sites as needed.  The position reports directly to the Electronic Warfare & Targeting Business Unit Vice President.

As the Targeting Systems OU Senior Programs Director, the director will be tasked with ensuring successful execution of existing programs that span all phases of the product life cycle including development, production and sustainment.The OUD will also be responsible for the strategic pursuit of new EO/IR business opportunities to grow the business portfolio.  In addition, the director will be responsible for the direct management and people leadership of a team of program managers leading the various programs and pursuits in the portfolio. 

The Operating Unit Senior Programs Director will lead all phases of production programs from capture and inception through program closeout. Key responsibilities entail:

·Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of production programs.

·The director will lead a program management team aligned to common program performance goals.

·Acts as customer contact for program and capture activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance and new business opportunities.

·Develop the OU growth strategy and lead the team through proposal preparations and negotiations to grow the business

·The successful candidate will strategically align the production direct and supporting organizations within the OU to achieve Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and strategic objectives.

·Provide day-to-day people leadership of team and create an environment that accelerates development of talent; drive continuous improvement, and enhance employee engagement

Basic Qualifications

·Bachelor’s degree and 15 or more years of program executing and/or growing a diverse new business pipeline in the defense sector

·Profit and loss leadership of a program portfolio that spans production and development programs.

·Lead a diverse team of functional and program direct reports in developing and executing the vision and business strategy to achieve and exceed growth and overall financial objectives.

·Demonstrated expertise in customer shaping and engagement strategies.

·Current relationships within the customer community spanning the DoD and Prime Contractors.

·Ability to build and lead a program management team with a vision for success.

·Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

·         A minimum of an active US Government Secret with the ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret/SCI clearance; OR DoE equivalent with the ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret/SCI clearance

·Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

·Prior experience running a diverse operating unit

·Prior experience growing a business

Primary Level Salary Range: $254,200.00 - $381,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job ID

R10249464
About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

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