Director Programs 1 - Overseas Operation Manager

Northrop Grumman

Alice Springs, Australia
$203,900.00 - $305,900.00; bonus/equity: annual bo...
Fully remote
24/7 site operations
Interface with local customer
Career development and coaching
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Director of Programs for their Overseas Operations based in Alice Springs, Australia. The role involves leading a technical team, managing operations, and interfacing with US and Australian government customers, requiring a strong background in project management and defense/aerospace experience

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for the day-to-day 24/7 operations of the NG team at a site located in Alice Springs, Australia.
  • As the Director, you will be leading a team to consistently exceed expectations, ensuring performance management tasks prioritized, and effective teams are in place.
  • A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.

Matching Summary

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Director of Programs for their Overseas Operations based in Alice Springs, Australia. The role involves leading a technical team, managing operations, and interfacing with US and Australian government customers, requiring a strong background in project management and defense/aerospace experience.

Salary

$203,900.00 - $305,900.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonuses and potential Long Term Incentives; Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 24/7 site operations
  • interface with local customer
  • career development and coaching
  • process discipline
  • actively recruit and maintain staffing

Nice-to-have

  • strategic decision making
  • cognitive diversity
  • pioneering spirit
  • intellectual curiosity
  • bold new ideas

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM
  • 10+ years of related professional/military experience
  • Project/program management experience
  • Defense/aerospace industry background
  • Experience leading multi-functional teams
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain a CI polygraph

Work Rights

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance and/or SCI access with CI polygraph

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