Software Engineering Department Manager 3 - 16587

Software Engineering Department Manager 3

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 Software Engineering Department Manager 3. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL or Roy, Utah, Colorado Springs, CO, Bellevue, NE or Manhattan Beach, CA.

What You'll Get To Do :

• The selected candidate will be responsible for a department within the Software Engineering organization and will report directly to the SDS Software Engineering Director.
• The selected candidate will set operating objectives and provide mentorship to Functional Home Room (FHR) Section Managers (SMs) based on Engineering goals, objectives, and company policy.
• Provide oversight and assistance to multiple programs within the Division portfolio, to provide the people, skills, and processes for successful achievement of program goals.
• As the Department Manager the selected candidate will be responsible for managing planning, risk, project performance, addressing schedule, technical quality, and addressing technical or operational problems when necessary.
• Will assist engineers and program staff to develop and maintain talent within the organization.
• Have frequent contact with equivalent level managers and programs to maintain and exceed health and performance for all programs.
• The selected candidate will be a systems thinker with a track record of working across the organization to influence positive change aligning to business strategies.
• The successful candidate will lead a team of software engineers ranging across one or more of the following engineering sub-disciplines : software developers, software / data analysts, automated test developers, software cybersecurity, software configuration managers and network analysts.

Key responsibilities will include :

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including :

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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You'll Bring These Qualifications :

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have :

Primary Level Salary Range : $166,700.00 - $289,600.00

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.