Operating Unit Business Execution Manager 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Networked Information Systems, Engineering and Sciences (E&S) is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for an onsite position in San Diego, California. The role serves as the Business Execution Engineering lead supporting the Fighter Networked Systems (FNS) Operating Unit and reports directly to the NIS E&S Connectivity & Network Solutions (CNS) Business Execution Engineering Director. The manager oversees technical execution across a portfolio of FNS programs and serves as the primary interface between E&S and program leadership. The position provides engineering leadership for programs involving development, production, and sustainment of connectivity and network solutions for advanced fighter platforms. It is responsible for aligning program technical execution with operating-unit financial forecasts and targets, ensuring sound engineering processes and work products, and supporting workforce planning and leadership development. The role also drives execution strategy and engineering initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of experience.
- At least 8 years of professional experience in the defense or aerospace industries.
- Experience leading multiple technical teams across the full product lifecycle, including development, production, and sustainment.
- Proven program or project management experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead or program manager.
- Working knowledge of program execution, staffing, engineering metrics, and training resources, processes, and tools.
- Knowledge of software, systems, or hardware engineering processes and tailoring.
- Experience leading large, diverse technical teams across multiple locations.
- High proficiency in technical problem-solving, including root cause analysis and solution development.
- High proficiency in technical execution, including implementing recovery plans, adjusting engineering baselines, and resolving critical-path technical blockers.
- High proficiency in Earned Value Management, with practical experience as a Control Account Manager and with Variance Reports.
- High proficiency in risk management, root cause identification, and corrective action planning.
- Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
- Domain experience in Tactical Data Links, RF engineering, or airborne communications networks.
- Proven success leading organizations with more than 50 employees.
- Prior experience in engineering functional leadership.
- Prior proposal or capture experience.
- Demonstrated technical experience across multiple program phases.
- Active Top Secret SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for a portfolio of programs delivering development, production, and sustainment of connectivity and network solutions for advanced fighter platforms.
- Serve as primary engineering authority and lead to the FNS OU Director; review and approve program baselines, Estimate at Complete (EAC) financial reviews, staffing reviews, capture reviews, and recurring program execution reviews.
- Support engineering leadership development and workforce planning, maintain adequate staffing levels, and facilitate resource sharing across business areas.
- Partner with program leadership and the engineering homeroom to forecast headcount requirements and skill gaps.
- Drive workforce development, succession planning, and engineering leadership pipeline initiatives.
- Optimize resource sharing and cross-functional staffing across multiple business areas.
- Develop and lead strategic initiatives that enhance engineering execution and deliver high-quality capabilities at speed.
- Foster engineering rigor and build consensus while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the business.
- Define and ensure compliance with engineering processes and best practices.
- Ensure the quality of work products and independent technical reviews for Operating Unit programs.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position
- Potential eligibility for Long Term Incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
