Director Information Technology

Northrop Grumman has an immediate need for a Program Director leading information technology (IT) and the Chief Information Office (CIO) team supporting the Mission Systems NT&S (Navigation, Targeting and Sensors) division. The candidate will be responsible and accountable to lead IT, program security, and service delivery in partnership with CIO service lines and global operations.

The position will be located in Rolling Meadows, IL and will report to the Mission Systems CIO.

The Director is responsible and accountable for managing all Division-specific IT budgets, as well as recurring and nonrecurring activity that:

• Enable program execution and business capture

• Improve user productivity and experience

• Deliver value to our Mission Systems sector and NT&S division business partners

• ITS Talent: develop an enabling CIO culture

• Manage risk

The Director will establish and maintain effective internal and external customer relationships to foster an in-depth understanding of business requirements and will lead and develop transformational strategies/concepts, implement change to create and drive programs responsive to business requirements. Additional responsibilities include:

• Shaping and leading digital transformation initiatives at scale

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure, tools and processes to support division and sector wide digital transformation objectives

• Strategic demand planning

• Governance and compliance for all sites in the NT&S division

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business or related field of study and 15+ years of relevant professional experience (or 12+ years with a Master's degree). In lieu of education, 15+ years of related experience will be considered.

• Experienced program manager or equivalent with at least 5 years leading diverse functional or program teams driving outcomes and achieving results, including leading with Agile and / or SAFE methodologies and leading aspects of digital transformation.

• Results-oriented team player, with the ability to handle a rapidly changing set of projects and priorities while maintaining a strong professional presence.

• Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and business acumen.

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communications skills, as well as program management, strategy, analytical, planning, and presentation skills are required.

• Management experience and skills, or other comparable leadership positions, to include management of offsite and matrixed personnel, and employee development.

• 25% travel is required

• Minimum of an active, DoD Secret Clearance, or a DoD clearance that has not been inactive for more than 2 years is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Clearance

• Prior Northrop Grumman Sector-sector specific experience.

• Prior experience managing a portfolio of diverse and complex IT projects.

• Creative thinking to solve resource challenges for large programs or products.

• Comfortable making recommendations that have broad organizational impacts.

• Possess strong interpersonal and written skills; strong organizational and analytical skills; and must be a team player.

• Experience managing supplier relationships.