Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 3.This position will be located in Roy, UT.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do:
This position will be responsible to the Lab Design Operations & Test (LDOT) Sub IPT Director and serve as Labs SME for the Test & Production Operations Business Unit (BU).
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead the BU as the Labs subject matter expert for the Test and Production Operations organization.
- Own BU Labs Centralization, including integration with BU programs, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders as required.
- Coordinate across multiple lab teams to drive accelerated execution, standardization, removal of constraints, and compliance across BU labs.
- Lead effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing and prioritizing multiple tasks, teams, and efforts.
- Develop, implement, and maintain lab process controls for the BU.
- Ensure lab schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated and are properly resourced for successful execution.
- Coordinate and communicate technical execution, risks, and mitigation plans to cross-discipline teams, government customers, and program leadership.
- Provide lab expertise in support of future business opportunities.
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.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree with at least 8 years of related experience in IPT and/or program management supporting US Government contracts and customers; or Masters degree with at least 6 years of experience in IPT and/or program management supporting US Government contracts and customers or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an 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
- At least 1 year experience as a certified Control Account Manager (CAM) proficient in Earned Value Management
- At least 1 year experience in managing large scale-projects and project integration
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- 3 years of formal management experience
- Direct experience leading large teams, projects or programs to successful goal attainment.
- Proven leader, problem solver, strong work ethic, excellent communications and interpersonal skills for close work with teammates, stakeholders, and customers.
- Experience working across multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Logistics, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to create trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization.
- Earned Value Management Experience (EVMS) experience.
- BS/MS STEM Degree Preferred
- US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience in IPT and/or program management supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers; alternatively, a master’s degree with at least 6 years of experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval.
- At least 1 year of experience as a certified Control Account Manager proficient in Earned Value Management.
- At least 1 year of experience managing large-scale projects and project integration.
- Three years of formal management experience.
- Experience leading large teams, projects, or programs to successful goal attainment.
- Experience working across multiple functional organizations, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Logistics.
- Earned Value Management System experience.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
- U.S. citizenship with an active Top Secret clearance or higher awarded within the past six years, plus ability to receive SAP certification.
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