Sentinel (GBSD) Parts Materials and Processes Sr. Manager 3 (13358)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Parts, Materials and Processes (PM&P) Sr. Manager 3. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

What You’ll Get To Do:

The PM&P Senior Manager is responsible for the PM&P organization responsible for product parts, materials, and process engineering/management across the Sentinel Program supporting all Segments.  The applicant will have experience in the parts, materials, and assembly processes and will rely on a team of experts with a strong background in the PM&P disciplines. Familiarity with the integration and test of missiles is also desired. 

In addition to their technical qualifications, the PM&P Sr. Manager must possess excellent communication skills as they will be the primary PM&P interface with multiple subcontractors as well as with program management and government customers.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading program technical teams on complex and large integration programs. As responsibilities span across a diverse set of stakeholders, this leader will be expected to collaborate effectively and partner across organizations while ensuring day to day functions of the organization assigned to execute mission objectives. This leadership position includes oversight of other managers that are responsible for task management of individual contributors.

This position includes Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities including schedule management, labor forecasting, risk management and performance management. Proven Earned Value Management (EVM) experience and the ability to assess program issues and develop resolutions. The PM&P Sr. Manager must be able to develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and encourage personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Define operational strategies by working with program management and technical leaders on special projects.

• Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity.

• Identify opportunities for change and champion changes in within PM&P organization.

• Navigate ambiguity and develop a systemic approach and strategy to address and solve problems.

• Build relationships and effectively communicate to influence and ensure accountability across a network of stakeholders.

• Act with a sense of urgency and accountability. Take ownership of tasks and strategic direction.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Job Qualifications:

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 6 years of experience

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

• Minimum of 3 years in a formal lead/ management position and experience directing multiple teams, with demonstrated ability to coach mid-level managers and individual contributors.

• Experience in Parts, Materials and Processes (PM&P) type work on large military programs or similar. PM&P type work experience can include: PM&P analysis and qualification efforts, TeamCenter engineering design parts and materials planning/implementation, PM&P Design for manufacturability, Nuclear Hardness parts qualification efforts, Production engineering support for critical parts, processes or materials, Design efforts that selected critical parts, materials or processes.

• Minimum of 1 year of Earned Value Management (EVM) experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) including schedule management, labor forecasting, risk management and performance management.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.

• Experience with MIL-STD-11991 and/or MIL-STD-1568

• Experience in Materials selection and qualification for missiles or space environments

• IBM Rationale DOORS software experience.

• Experience managing cost, schedule and performance of large government technical statements of work

• Experience with Agile Processes/Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira and Confluence)

• Experience with MS Project

• Strong written and verbal communication skills of the English language is desired

• Active Top Secret clearance

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Salary Range: $141,900.00 - $212,900.00

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.

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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.