SDS Systems Engineering Department Manager 3- 16197 - 16196

Systems Engineering Department Manager 3

At Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, we are looking for two Systems Engineering Department Manager 3 to join our Engineering team within the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division to be located in Roy, Utah. Relocation assistance may be provided.

What You'll Get To Do :

The successful candidate will lead a department (typically 75-150 engineers) within the SDS Engineering organization and will report directly to a SDS Systems Engineering Director. Engineering departments may incorporate one or more of the following engineering disciplines : Core Systems, Nuclear Surety, Major Program Elements, Mission & Weapon Systems Engineering, Aerospace Vehicle Equipment, and / or Thread Leads / Thread Lead Supports. As a department manager, you will set operating objectives and provide leadership and mentorship to Functional Home Room (FHR) Section Managers (SMs) based on Engineering goals, objectives, and company policy. You will also provide oversight and assistance to multiple business areas within the division portfolio (currently Sentinel, ICBM Sustainment, and Advanced Programs), while providing the people, training, and processes for successful achievement of program goals. Additionally, department managers are responsible to plan for and manage risk, ensure project performance, schedule, and technical quality; and address technical or operational problems when necessary. The selected candidate will assist engineers and program staff to select, develop and maintain talent within the organization. Further, department managers will have frequent contact with equivalent level managers, program leaders, and senior SDS staff to enhance the health and performance of the SDS portfolio of programs.

Essential Functions :

• Possess excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees.
• Provide ownership for the people, processes, and tools that support business areas and programs in achieving their mission set.
• Maintain accountability for recruiting, staffing, and retaining talent to deliver on business objectives.
• Support proposal work, independent technical reviews, program standup and audits, and special assignments on an as-needed basis.
• Own and lead improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention.
• Mentor, develop, and train section managers and department employees.
• Review and analyze engineering change data and coordinate changes with engineering, quality, support, and manufacturing.

Position Benefits :

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage, educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance programs & work / life solutions, paid time off, health & wellness resources, and employee discounts.

You'll Bring These Qualifications :

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have :

Primary Level Salary Range : $161,500.00 - $242,300.00

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.