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The Digital organization within E&P is searching for qualified candidates to fill the Department Manager position for the Digital Department in Gilbert, Arizona. Responsibilities include leading an organization whose focus is on the development of FPGA, ASIC and Digital Electronics for Space and Airborne Systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all aspects of functional management including:
- membership and participation in Process Working Groups
- product development
- proposal support
- staffing and recruiting
- performance management,
- mentoring /people development
- ensuring excellent program performance via process compliance and reviews
- developing and improving key department processes
- collecting and reporting associated metrics
- managing capital and indirect budgets
- coordinating with other organizations across Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field
- At minimum of 7 years of experience leading an engineering organization
- Proven technical, program or functional leadership experience
- Prior experience in cost and schedule management
- Experience in collaborating with employees within a department and across functional areas
- Demonstrated ability to grasp complex issues, independently formulate analysis and proposed solutions, lead people, manage complex activities, manage risks and opportunities, present / brief issues to leadership, and represent the company well to customers and business partners
- Master's or PhD Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Recognition within the broader organization as a Subject Matter Expert, Responsible Design Engineer or Integrated Product Team Lead for Digital Electronics for Space Systems
- Experience as a functional manager
- Demonstrated ability to create a collaborative, engaging working environment
- An ability to manage and balance competing interests/priorities
- Experienced in product development, proposal support, managing capital and indirect budgets
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Salary Range: $156,000 - $234,000
The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.