Enabling Capabilities Deployment - Dulles, United States - Northrop Grumman

Description

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.

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced manager to lead our Deployment & Operations team. Reporting to the TSSD Digital Transformation Director, focused on deployment of digital transformation capabilities to our division stakeholders. The manager will be responsible for overseeing the project planning, execution, and delivery of team scope, day-to-day operations, managing resources, and ensuring the team's performance aligns with organizational goals and objectives. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Deployment & Operations team, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of team operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and prioritize needs, requirements, and initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Act as subject matter expert in our business-enabling tools, providing guidance and advice to internal teams and stakeholders as needed.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely delivery of results.
• Lead team projects, including assigning tasks, setting goals, and providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders and team members.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and senior management in a clear and timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison between the project team and other departments or external partners, facilitating collaboration and alignment.

To be successful in this role you should have

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their full potential.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Basic Qualifications

• 8 years of experience with a Bachelors Degree or 6 years with a Masters Degree. In lieu of a degree, 12 years of experience will be considered.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering results on time and within budget.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience with people management, including team building, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Experience working in Agile teams (SAFe, Scrum, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active/current Top Secret.
• PMP, Agile-related, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Experience in training, product lifecycle management, service delivery, and/or customer service.
• Experience with PTC Windchill, Thingworx, Vuforia, and/or Creo.

Salary Range: $108,400 - $188,300

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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.