Director of Engineering 1 - Ground Portfolio Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector's Multi-Domani Operations Division (MDO) is seeking a Director of Engineering 1 – Ground Portfolio Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California and will report functionally to the Western Region Software Engineering Director. As the Director you will manage the integrated engineering teams within the Proliferated Space OU and the Communications & Networking BU, providing ground systems for all of PSOU’s space vehicles for the Space Development Agency (SDA). Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee cost, schedule and technical execution of NOVA ground systems design, development, test, deployment and operation supporting NG space vehicles in SDA’s PWSA constellation. Lead and coordinate the Ground IPTs across all SDA PWSA programs.  Establish deputy managers and oversee their leadership of each NOVA development effort.  Ensure program requirements are met within cost and schedule baselines under the constraints of Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts. Interface with all other program IPTs, PSOU leadership and customer stakeholders to manage priorities and ensure smooth parallel execution across the program portfolio. Support an active risk management process that drives continuous profitability assessments Champion continuous improvement of rapid, streamlined processes for Class C ground systems development Coordinate the preparation of contract change proposals, business plans, and financial terms/ conditions across the Ground portfolio   Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identifying program problems and obtaining solutions. Serve as the primary champion of ground system products, technologies and differentiators required to meet future PSOU business objectives.  Provide a vision, develop plans and orchestrate their implementation.

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 10 years of experience with increasing responsibility Five (5) years of direct experience leading people, projects or programs to successful goal attainment Experience in program execution and demonstrated ability to meet program technical, cost, and schedule milestones Demonstrated ability to create trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs/IPT's involving engineering, business, contracts, law, supply chain, production and mission/quality assurance disciplines Proven ability to lead a high performing team with evidence of being able to create an inclusive work environment that attracts, retains and inspires diverse and engaged teams Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization Demonstrated experience in complex ground system s/w development programs using proven Agile processes The candidate