Northrop Grumman

DirectorPrograms1OverseasOperationManager

$204–306k Alice Springs, Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Director Programs 1 - Overseas Operation Manager at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Operations management, Team leadership, Customer interface. Manage day-to-day 24/7 operations. Lead team to exceed expectations”

What You'll Achieve.

Consistently exceed expectations; Meet ambitious targets

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Clear decision-making skills

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance available, Clearance required for start, Polygraph clearance type, 25% travel, Work non-standard schedules, Flexibility driven by global coordination, Flexibility to travel, Pass physical and psychological exam, 2 year commitment, Flexible work schedule, Extended shifts, Holidays, Weekends, Support on call status, 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year, Active DoD Top Secret Clearance, SCI access, CI polygraph examination

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in STEM, 10+ years professional/military experience, Project/program management experience, Defense/aerospace industry background, Prior experience leading multi-functional teams, Experience preparing proposals and ECP, Experience with Basic Programmatic skills, Risk management experience, Financial acumen experience, Willing to work flexible work schedule, Support on call status 24/7/365, Active DoD Top Secret Clearance, Ability to obtain CI polygraph

Nice to Have

SCI Access with CI polygraph adjudicated positively within last 3 years, Previous experience working on location/field for DoD/Intelligence Community, Ability/Previous experience communicating/presenting to directors, VP, technical managers, customers, Familiarity or background with Space Sector organizations, processes, leaders, Customer experience or familiarity with Customer acquisitions, organizations, budget processes, investment strategies, Four (4) year commitment preferred

What You'll Do.

Manage day-to-day 24/7 operations

Lead team to exceed expectations

Prioritize performance management tasks

Ensure effective teams are in place

Work with international and US locations

installation activities

Serve as primary interface to local customer

Represent program and company to customer

Provide career development and coaching

Provide performance feedback and management

Ensure process discipline

Work with HRBP on functional tasks

Promote highest standards of conduct

Actively recruit and maintain staffing levels

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional team environment; Dispersed global program; Collaborative teams; Work closely with HRBP; Work closely with other site leaders; Work closely with Program Manager

Communication Scope

Effective communication skills

Process & Methodology

Program management, Project management

Free ATS check

Applying for this Director Programs 1 - Overseas Operation Manager role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on Workday

  • Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
  • "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
  • Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
  • Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Northrop Grumman?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →