Director of Programs 1 - GEM
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United States-Utah-Magna
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree with 10 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government programs; OR a Master’s degree with 7 years’ experience
- Experience in defense or aerospace production manufacturing environment
- Experience managing rocket motor programs
- Understanding of the Launch marketplace and customers
- Experience managing Facility and Tooling projects to support future production
- Experience managing fixed‑price commercial contracts
- Demonstrated ability to forecast and manage sales, cash, and operating margin (OM) performance
- Experience with program budget, EAC and risk/opportunity management
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
Nice to have
- MBA or advanced STEM degree
- Experience running proposals and commitment reviews
- Demonstrated expertise in technical performance baselines, requirements management, planning/scheduling, and earned value management
Full description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: 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.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Director of Programs 1 to lead the GEM Motor Program team within the Propulsion Systems business unit to oversee execution of the current production contract and drive increased production capacity to meet growing customer demand. This position will be located in Bacchus (Magna), Utah.
Overview
The Director of Programs 1 will manage two solid rocket motors, GEM63 and GEM63XL, which support United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicles. This role is accountable for meeting technical, financial, and schedule objectives on a fixed-price commercial contract generating approximately $400M in annual revenue. The director will work closely with United Launch Alliance and customers including the U.S. Space Force, NASA, and commercial partners.
Role and Responsibilities:Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and develop a high‑performance, integrated “team of teams”
- Serve as a key member of the Space Launch Program Leadership team, shaping vision and strategy for commercial programs
- Provide clear direction to functional and operations leaders and drive timely, well‑communicated decisions and recommendations
Program Execution & Risk Management
- Own end‑to‑end program performance (safety, quality, schedule, technology, cost; full P&L responsibility)
- Plan and execute GEM63 production expansion, including capital investments
- Manage risk, issues, and opportunities; proactively address cost, schedule, prioritization, and resource needs
- Lead proposal teams, communicating opportunities, schedules, financial positions, and risks to senior leadership
- Continuously drive for results, challenge the status quo, and effectively influence and manage people issues