Manager Systems Engineering 3

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10187411

• Category: -Engineering
• Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: -Top Secret
• Telecommute: -No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: -1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: -Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: -Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: -1At 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring an Systems Engineering Manager 3 (Integrated Product Team Lead) across multiple disciplines to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. These leadership roles can be in either Palmdale, CA; El Segundo, CA; or Rancho Bernardo, CA. Notable mentions:
  • The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements.
  • The individual will lead a matrixed cross-functional team aligned to common program performance goals through program baselining to completion of scope.
  • This position requires a comprehensive understanding of restricted and DoD customer communities, program management skills, proven strategic planning and business execution capabilities, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across the enterprise.
  • The selected candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of program management standards, policies, and guidelines. The selected individual must be able to interact with and influence executive level management and customer's and communicate effectively with both oral and written presentations.Key Program Responsibilities:
    • Development of Customer and stakeholder relationships and cultivation of Customer intimacy
    • Adherence to all internal processes for Program Management
    • Manage and monitor the work of the various functional organizations supporting the Program
    • Development and adherence to budget baselines
    • Establish, manage, and track milestones, product roadmaps, inter- and intra-program dependencies, and ensure adherence to master plans and schedules.
    • Development and delivery of presentations to Customers, leadership, and program stakeholders
    • Support the various internal and external program reviews throughout the organization.
    • Conduct regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns, and resolution
    • Effectively coordinate and collaborate with functional and Segment leadership to ensure required staffing, processes, tools, training, infrastructure, etc. are provided to support successful project execution.
    • Build and sustain an effective, engaged, and integrated team in a complex, geographically dispersed, and dynamic environment.
    • Work in compliance with company policies and proceduresKey Engineering Responsibilities: Systems Engineering IPT Lead
      • Comprehensive knowledge of program management standards, policies, and guidelines.
      • Understanding of requirements verification and validation.
      • Experience with systems integration of software and hardware in a lab environment.
      • Knowledge of the Integrated Functional Capability(IFC) process.
      • Ability to lead a cross functional team with a variety of engineering and specialty engineering roles and responsibilities.
      • The selected candidate will have to manage teams that execute test plans in multiple test environments. - "Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing:upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success:operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others." Basic Qualifications:
        • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in engineering, program management, or related field involving government programs, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in engineering, program management, or related field involving government programs.
        • Experience with Earned Value Management processes.
        • An active DoD Top Secret clearance that has been granted or renewed within the last 6 years or is enrolled in continuous evaluation and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.Preferred Qualifications:
          • Demonstrated ability to create trusted customer relationships
          • Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
          • Ability to lead complex and geographically dispersed program teams comprised of engineering, business, contracts, supply chain, and mission/quality assurance
          • Experience managing suppliers and/or subcontractors.
          • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
          • Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills
          • Proven ability to effectively work across multiple organizations to form teams, gain internal support, act with speed, and make tough decisions
          • Open to direction and collaborative work style; commitment to get the job completed
          • Experience with Jira and Confluence tools
          • Experience with MBSE and Agile methodology, preferably in a lead role
          • Prior clearance to a Special Access Program(SAP) or Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI)
          • At least 2 years of team lead and/or management experience.
          • Strong understanding of technical, cost, and schedule impacts on a program.Salary Range: $187,000 - $280,600The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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