Senior Director CIDO Governance & Strategy

Employer description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Governance & Strategy (G&S) organization provides proactive leadership and strategic guidance that drive alignment, optimize investments, embed accountability, and foster a strong cultural foundation across the Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO).

The Senior Director, CIDO Governance & Strategy (D2) leads the G&S organization and is responsible for CIDO’s strategic focus areas, governance, compliance, portfolio management, IT asset management, and technology experience. This role executes the strategy, governance, and PMO systems that enable the CIDO organization to operate cohesively and efficiently.

The preference is for this position to be based out of the Falls Church, VA corporate office, however, we will consider candidates near any of our major locations across the country, with travel as necessary.

This position will report to the Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO), but will collaborate closely with the CIDO Chief of Staff, and lead a multidisciplinary leadership team.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Strategy & Enterprise Architecture

Design and lead a disciplined strategy development process for CIDO, including analysis, options, tradeoffs, and recommendations aligned to enterprise priorities.

Shape, communicate, and maintain a clear, executable CIDO strategy and multi-year roadmap, ensuring traceability from strategy to portfolio to outcomes.

Lead the enterprise architecture practice to align business needs with technology standards and roadmaps, enabling simplification, reuse, and scalability.

Provide executive recommendations on technology direction, investments, and architectural decisions grounded in data, risk, and value.

 

Governance

Own and continuously improve the CIDO Governance Framework, including decision rights, bodies, charters, and escalation paths.

Ensure transparent decision-making, clear accountability, and effective risk escalation across CIDO by integrating governance with strategy, portfolio, and compliance processes.

 

CIDO Compliance Program

Lead the CIDO Compliance Program to drive visibility, accountability, and consistency in processes and reporting.

Ensure CIDO practices meet internal and external compliance, cyber, and regulatory expectations, in collaboration with enterprise control partners.

Transform the organization toward a continuous monitoring and readiness model, where compliance posture can be clearly demonstrated at any time.

 

Portfolio Management & PMO (P2MO)

Direct the Portfolio Management & PMO (P2MO) organization to drive disciplined planning and execution of CIDO initiatives.

Oversee intake, prioritization, and funding processes to ensure the CIDO portfolio aligns with strategy, capacity, and risk tolerance.

Implement consistent, standard project and portfolio management practices, tools, and reporting to improve predictability, delivery quality, and transparency.

Maintain an integrated portfolio and roadmap view, enabling leadership to make informed tradeoffs and track progress against strategic objectives.

 

IT Asset Management (ITAM)

Lead IT Asset Management (ITAM) to deliver end-to-end lifecycle management of IT assets (hardware, software, cloud, etc.).

Ensure lifecycle control, obsolescence management, and contractual compliance in close partnership with Finance, Supply Chain, Cyber, and other supporting functions.

Drive cost optimization, risk reduction, and audit readiness through robust asset management practices and data-driven insights.

 

Technology Experience

Lead the Technology Experience team to deliver scalable, data-driven digital experiences for employees and key stakeholders.

Define and execute experience strategies for key enterprise solutions and services that align with CIDO’s strategy and desired culture.

Use analytics and feedback mechanisms to improve adoption, satisfaction, and productivity outcomes, integrating experience metrics into the CIDO health scorecard.

 

Leadership & Culture

Build and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary G&S leadership team, fostering growth, accountability, and collaboration.

Champion a culture of transparency, disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making within CIDO.

 

 

Basic Qualifications

 

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field, plus 12+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.Demonstrated experience leading IT/digital strategy, governance, or portfolio management in a large, complex organization.Proven ability to operate at a senior director / executive level, influencing senior leaders and driving cross‑functional alignment.Demonstrated leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams, including people development and performance management.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for executive audiences.The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government security clearance.  

Preferred Qualifications

 

Strong background in portfolio management, compliance, or IT asset management in an enterprise environment.Experience establishing and operating governance frameworks, including executive forums and decision‑rights.Experience in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, or technology experience management.Background in aerospace & defense or other highly regulated industries.Familiarity with portfolio / project management and governance frameworks (e.g., Agile, SAFe, ITIL, PMP).Experience designing and implementing enterprise scorecards or OKR frameworks.

Primary Level Salary Range: $242,100.00 - $363,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.