Software Engineering Manager 3
About The Position
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 Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks to fill a Manager Level 3 Software and Digital Technologies (SWDT) position as a department manager in our Rolling Meadows, IL location. SWDT is a discipline within the sector Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization. The selected candidate will be responsible for the overall direction, leadership, and management of SWDT execution and operations for remote sites outside of Rolling Meadows that directly support business units in Rolling Meadows. This will include the performance and execution of all software efforts in Apopka, FL. This Business Unit is a part of the MSTS division which is headquartered at Rolling Meadows, IL. This role encompasses team leadership, management, and technical performance of a diverse team of embedded software engineers. The selected candidate will report to the Director of SWDT supporting the Rolling Meadows, IL site.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline with a minimum of 10 years related software or firmware experience.
- Experience and depth of understanding in software engineering principles, and the full engineering lifecycle
- Prior experience with personnel management activities including: performance management, professional development, employee retention, and recruiting
- High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring
- Experience leading small-to-medium technical teams in successful delivery of technical solutions, engineering artifacts, and operational software
- Familiarity with an engineering lifecycle in an agile environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with embedded software development and delivery of software product for DoD customers
- Familiarity with DoD Earned Value Management principles to measure project performance
- Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline with 5 years experience in an agile environment
- Experience with process transformation and insertion in a large engineering organization
- Familiarity with the creatation and execution of remote software teams
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for driving strong technical, cost, and schedule performance in support of contracts across multiple business units, which includes all SW programs at the Apopka, FL site
- Be responsible for driving operational efficiency and affordability on programs and across the SWDT organization and related E&S elements
- Be the primary point of contact for remote sites supporting RM programs across MSTS program management, E&S systems engineering, and E&S hardware engineering and other stakeholders
- Be the primary point of contact for Apopka SWDT activities across MSTS program management, E&S systems engineering, and E&S hardware engineering and other stakeholders
- Be responsible for reviewing organizational metrics with applicable program and organizational leadership
- Be responsible for collaboration and input on future business opportunities, specifically program proposals and new business captures
- Be responsible for staffing projections, and execute staffing plans in accordance with staffing projections
- Be responsible for regular communications with direct employees, including increasing inclusion and engagement, mentoring and career development, employee training, and performance management
- Be accountable for recruiting of talent
- Provide advice on staffing, training, tools, and processes to the overall SWDT organization
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
