Manager Project Management 1

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.

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

The Systems Engineering Space Process Excellence (SPEX) Manager is responsible for representing and leading the SE Functional Homeroom organization on complex administrative matters related to people (training and development), process initiatives (process excellence and modeling), and tools (software and workflows). The SE SPEX manager represents the SE FHR on process and training initiatives with the SPEX organization and performs resource planning and Cost Account Management. Along with supporting the SPEX organization, the SE SPEX Manager reports to the SE Operations Manager and aligns, implements, and manages activities that support functional activities. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Daily activities will include but are not limited to:

• Provide project management of the System Engineering Process Excellence initiatives including process modeling, training, greening, and sustainment

• Provide SE leadership support to various projects for the Space Process Excellence initiative

• Work with functional homeroom managers to identify Subject Matter Experts and critical skills to execute various SPEX initiatives

• Collaborate with Space programs and Mission Assurance to ensure communication of initiatives

• Support Executive level briefings

• Represent SE directorate at engineering level and stakeholder meetings

• Provide cost account management for process indirect and LOE budgets

• Provide oversight and cost account management for the training

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned commensurate with performance or due to business need

Candidate must successfully complete the Lx Administrator courses in the first 3 months of the role.

To learn more about our hiring process for manager positions, please view our "Selecting the Best Qualified Managers" video: http://www.northropgrumman.com/SQMVideo

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Science degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 7+ years of engineering experience OR

• Master's Science degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience

• Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering and/or Space Systems Programs

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required

• Prior experience as a manager or a team lead.

• Prior experience leading change control and review boards

• EVMS trained and 1+ year of Cost Account Management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret and/or SCI clearance.

• Ability to multi-task and self-time manage working toward timely completion of assigned tasks

• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

• Demonstrated skills to plan, organize and develops solutions to complex problems

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

• Flexible Schedules:  For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Salary Range: $101,800 USD - $152,800 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.