Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Advanced Programs Execution Manager 3.  This position is located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Support the programmatic and technical execution within a rapid development program.

• Leads the analysis, coordination, scheduling, and integration, and execution of engineering projects and programs within AP.

• Supports staffing planning and estimation and provides resolution to engineering design conflicts and test problems.

• Ensures design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

• Expected to work collaboratively and with influence to gain commitment and performance from all engineering team disciplines and business operations to drive programmatic success. 

• Must possess excellent interpersonal, planning, and communication skills and possess experience in technical management.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and a minimum of 8 years of related experience

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.

• 3+ Yrs of experience in a formal management/leadership position.

• 3+ Yrs of experience showcasing strong partnership and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and disciplines.

• 3+ Yrs of experience with strong program execution skills, including a proven track record of meeting program cost and schedule milestones.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 5+ Yrs of experience demonstrating ability to integrate, engage, and lead team to perform at top level of performance.

• 3+ Yrs of experience demonstrating excellent technical leadership, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, effectively engaging with internal staff, external customers, and partners.

• Experience with detailed design and engineering and manufacturing development.

• Experience with rapid prototyping and demonstration.

• Experience with hypersonics and hypersonic environments.