Leadership Development Director

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None 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.

The Director, Leadership Development is a senior talent leader responsible for designing and delivering Northrop Grumman’s enterprise leadership and career development strategy. This position is strongly preferred to be located in Falls Church, VA, but a remote schedule may be considered. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the  this role, you will:

Lead the integrated leadership development strategy, design and deployment of all leadership development programs, aligned to enterprise leadership expectations and talent strategies. Ensure program design reflects future skills and capabilities required to deliver the company’s strategic priorities.

Own the enterprise approach to career development and resources that enable employees to grow and navigate careers at Northrop Grumman. Partner with HR and business leaders to embed career development into key talent processes (e.g., performance management, talent reviews, succession planning) and drive awareness and adoption of career development resources by employees and managers.

Establish and maintain enterprise mentorship strategies (formal and informal), including program design, technology platforms, communications, and measurement.

Define the strategy for coaching and oversee its execution.

Set the overarching strategy for early career experiences. Partner with Talent Acquisition and sector HR to ensure a seamless and differentiated experience, and use data to track early career outcomes (e.g., retention, performance, internal mobility) and continuously improve the experience.

Partner closely with the VP, Talent and senior HR and business leadership to ensure leadership development and career initiatives are aligned with business strategy, culture, and future capability needs.

Use data, insights, and feedback to continuously improve program effectiveness and business impact.

Lead, manage and develop a high-performing team responsible for program design, delivery, and measurement across leadership development, career development, mentorship, coaching, and early careers.

Build strong relationships with sector and functional HR and Talent teams and other key stakeholders to ensure coordinated, integrated, efficient talent solutions.

Oversee vendor relationships and external partnerships for leadership development offerings and other related work.

Steward the leadership development brand and narrative for Northrop Grumman, ensuring programs and experiences are cohesive, scalable, future-focused and reflect our values and leadership expectations.

Establish clear program governance, standards, and measures of success across all areas within scope.

Manage budgets, contracts, and resources to deliver high-impact solutions efficiently.

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources,…