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What they do
An Operations Engineering Manager manages engineering staff and oversight of work, budgets, project management plans and workload forecasting. Assists with the Development, implementation, and oversight of the strategic and annual business plan development.
$156,537 / year median in Utah
+18% projected growth
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
NoCLEARANCE TYPE
None 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.
Chandler, AZ:
Huntsville, AL, and Promontory, UT. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Workforce Planning & Regional Collaboration- Capture requirements, define and drive a strategic staffing approach aligned to regional priorities and growth plans
- Partner with HR and functional leaders to validate and verify workforce needs, gaps, and capacity planning
- Collaborate with peer regions to ensure consistency, share best practices, and optimize resource allocation
- Facilitate and streamline the end-to-end staffing life cycle, including prioritization, approvals, and execution
- Track, report and analyze staffing progress, risks, and opportunities to regional and enterprise leadership Engineering Process and Tools
- Lead the review and consolidation of engineering processes across the region to optimize and improve consistency and efficiency.
- Partner closely with the sector teams to align regional engineering processes with broader organizational standards and priorities.
- Serve as a focal point for coordination between regional teams and sector process leadership on process and tool initiatives. Operational Excellence
- Establish and optimize operating rhythms (e.g., business reviews, leadership meetings, planning cycles)
- Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable processes to improve regional performance
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams or business units
- Act as a central integrator/connector across functions (Operations, Sales, Finance, HR, etc.)
- Ensure alignment of priorities, messaging, and execution across the region
- Facilitate communication and decision-making between regional and corporate leadership Decision Support & Insights
- Design and provide data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions
- Develop executive-level presentations, reports, and business cases
- Anticipate operational risks and opportunities, proactively recommending solutions Leadership Enablement
- Support leadership team effectiveness, including agenda setting, follow-ups, and accountability
- Other duties as assigned Why you?
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (STEM) with 12 years of professional experience
- OR•Master's degree with 10 years of professional experience•OR•PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- 3+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or related roles
- Familiarity with project management/project planning and operational KPIs
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and executive presence
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Preferred Qualifications:
- An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security
- Prior management experience
- Experience supporting regional or multi-site operations
- Familiarity with organizational procedures within NG Space
- Proficiency with data analytics tools and strategy Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?
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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Primary Level Salary Range:
$139,000.00- $230,400.