Program Engineering Manger - Advanced Development System

Manager Of Programs, M2

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Manager of Programs, M2, to join the Program Engineering Management team within Launch Vehicles business unit located in Chandler, AZ.

This position is 100% on-site in Chandler, AZ facility. No hybrid work or telecommuting is available. No relocation provisions are available.

In the role of PEM, you join a staff of Chief Engineers and Program Engineering Managers (PEMs) that support program execution of ongoing development activities, production, flight operations, and new business capture.

You report to the Advanced Programs (AP) Chief Engineer as a Program Engineering Manager (PEM) and work in concert with the AP Program Management team.

The PEM leads a multi-disciplinary team to define, design, manufacture, and test a weapons system. You support the AP Chief Engineer by leading a multidisciplinary engineering team to successfully complete the required reviews to ensure compliance with both internal and customer requirements, ensure timely completion of customer deliverables, and lead resolution of significant technical issues. You partner with Program PMs and Chief Engineers to achieve efficient, effective, and innovative engineering solutions. You ensure the development of subsystems and supporting technology achieves program success and look for opportunities to leverage common design and products.

The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge regarding tactical weapon systems technologies and operations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in resolving complex problems are essential.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

The position supports both the Advanced Programs Chief Engineer and Program Manager as a Program Engineering Manager. You are responsible for the successful technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs in accordance with Northrop Grumman policies and procedures.

• Help all AP programs achieve 100% mission success.
• Support Program Management team and Chief Engineers with technical execution and down-and-in technical guidance.
• Maintain working relationships with the Customer, providing timely communication and engaging to resolve technical questions posed by the Customer.
• Deliver quick and thorough resolution of non-conformances and other challenges that might arise, including leading failure investigations and presentation of findings to internal and customer review boards.
• Bring mature engineering leadership to the coordination and performance of internal reviews like ERB, CCB, IFRR and design reviews.
• Support Flight operations as Program PEM at offsite locations.
• Ensure that designs and hardware builds meet all internal and Customer requirements, especially across engineering discipline boundaries. Provide justification and adjudicate through proper boards any deviations or waivers to such requirements.
• Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of Program Engineering Manager.

Basic Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree plus 8 years of experience; Master's of Science Engineering degree plus 6 years of experience.

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• 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 Travel Occasionally (6-8 trips/year)
• Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience including evidence of technical leadership.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication excellence with customers and all levels of management.
• Exceptional leader of a multi-disciplined team.
• Thorough understanding of design standards, procurement processes and configuration management.
• Direct experience with production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience in the field with the transport, assembly, test, and launch of missile systems.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and properly mitigate risk.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience -or- system engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of directly related experience in technical leadership.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) management experience
• Experience with tactical weapon missile systems including design, test, integration, and field operations.

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00 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.