Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Western Region Manufacturing and Operations Integration Manager – Level 3. This position can be located in either Redondo Beach, CA or Gilbert, Az, and will report directly to the Space Systems Western Region Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations.
As the Integration Manager, you will be a member of the Western Region Space Manufacturing and Operations leadership team and will focus on collaborating across the Space Sector central region to ensure strong coordination at the regional level.
Role and Impact:
Partner with regional leaders that span manufacturing, integration and test, facilities, environmental health and safety, mission assurance, and performance excellence to lead all aspects of day-to-day operations across the organization.
Partner with Sector integration leadership to ensure alignment with other functions including Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, Strategy, Business Management, and Communications.
Enable common governance across the Space portfolio, help drive incorporation of digital transformation initiatives, create efficiencies, apply best practices and deliver program execution excellence and competitiveness.
Other duties as assigned.
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.
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Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience (including people management experience) in engineering, operations, enabling business functions, and/or project management – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience (including people management experience) in engineering, operations, enabling business functions, and/or project management.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs and/or projects involving engineering, production, business, human resources, contracts, law, supply chain, and mission/quality assurance disciplines.
Proven ability to lead a high performing team with evidence of being able to create an inclusive work environment that attracts, retains, and inspire diverse and engaged teams.
Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization.
Ability to travel up to 40%.
Requires an active Secret level clearance at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in STEM or an MBA.
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
Experience with cross functional homerooms and Business Units, with proven collaboration and coordination skills across internal and external stakeholder organizations.
Demonstrated discipline in meeting cost and schedule targets for technically complex work.
Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to make complex critical decisions.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $239,300.00The 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. For our complete EEO 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years professional experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years professional experience (including people management) in engineering, operations, enabling business functions, or project management.
- People management experience and demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and create an inclusive work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs and/or projects involving engineering, production, business, HR, contracts, supply chain, and mission/quality assurance.
- Proven ability to deliver effective verbal, written, and presentation communications across all organizational levels.
- Requires an active Secret level clearance at time of application.
- Ability to travel (role lists travel at 25% of the time; Basic Qualifications note up to 40%).
- Experience enabling common governance, driving efficiencies, and incorporating digital transformation initiatives across organizations.
- Master's degree in STEM or an MBA.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.
- Experience with cross-functional homerooms and coordination across internal and external stakeholder organizations.
- Demonstrated discipline in meeting cost and schedule targets for technically complex work.
- Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make complex, critical decisions.
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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