Engineering Director 2 – Strategy & Operations

Northrop Grumman

Strategy & Operations Director 2 partnering with Engineering leadership to execute strategies at Northrop Grumman. Leading operational initiatives for engineering effectiveness and business performance.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $209,000 - $346,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Engineering leadership to develop and execute engineering strategy aligning with corporate and sector objectives
Provide leadership and accountability of the annual and multi-year engineering strategy process end-to-end
Translate approved strategy into a prioritized execution roadmap
Develop and maintain engineering leadership scorecard
Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve engineering effectiveness, operational maturity, and organizational scalability
Partner closely with the DS VP of Engineering to define, communicate, and execute priorities, and organizational rhythm
Own the engineering leadership operating calendar
Responsible for successful day-to-day operations of the engineering team
Establish engineering operations dashboard covering: delivery, throughput, trends, hiring and attrition, budget development & maintenance, and OKR progress
Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to measure delivery, quality, productivity, and organizational health
Identify operational risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks and implement mitigation strategies
Support release planning, portfolio management, and prioritization efforts
Manage Engineering operating budgets, vendor relationships, software licensing, and investment planning
Prepare executive-level presentations, operational reviews, board materials, and leadership communications
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, delivery optimization, and organizational effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other STEM related degree
10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, program execution, business operations, or engineering operations
5+ years of experience supporting Engineering or Technology organizations
Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
Experience with operational metrics, reporting, and strategic planning processes
Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering strategyoperational metricsprogram executionbudget developmentKPI developmentperformance metricsrelease planningportfolio managementvendor managementstrategic planning

Soft Skills

leadershipanalytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsexecutive presentation skillsinfluencing stakeholderscross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvementoperational efficiency

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceActive Secret security clearanceTop Secret clearance