Test Engineering Manager 3 - 20691

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

6d•$151,500 - $227,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 3 in Roy, Utah. The position serves as the Labs subject matter expert for the Test and Production Operations Business Unit and is responsible to the Lab Design Operations & Test Sub IPT Director. Relocation assistance may be available. The role leads the business unit’s lab centralization and coordinates with programs, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders. It drives execution, standardization, constraint removal, and compliance across lab teams; develops and maintains lab process controls; and ensures lab schedules and plans are integrated and resourced. The manager communicates execution status, risks, and mitigation plans to cross-functional teams, government customers, and program leadership, and provides lab expertise for future business opportunities. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. Travel is approximately 10% of the time. The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance at application and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of related experience in IPT and/or program management supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers; or a master’s degree and at least 6 years of such experience; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
At least 1 year of experience as a certified Control Account Manager (CAM), proficient in Earned Value Management.
At least 1 year of experience managing large-scale projects and project integration.

Nice To Haves

3 years of formal management experience.
Direct experience leading large teams, projects, or programs to successful goal attainment.
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving ability, strong work ethic, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working closely with teammates, stakeholders, and customers.
Experience working across multiple functional organizations, such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Logistics.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through presentations across all organizational levels.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
Preferred BS/MS STEM degree.
U.S. citizenship with an active Top Secret clearance or higher awarded within the past 6 years, and the ability to receive SAP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the business unit as the Labs subject matter expert for the Test and Production Operations organization.
Own business-unit lab centralization, integrating with programs, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders as required.
Coordinate across lab teams to accelerate execution, standardize practices, remove constraints, and ensure compliance.
Manage and prioritize multiple tasks, teams, and efforts in a fast-paced environment.
Develop, implement, and maintain lab process controls for the business unit.
Ensure lab schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated and properly resourced.
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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Educational assistance
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
Paid time off
Health and wellness resources
Employee discounts
Company-paid holidays
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position