Sentinel AVE OBTE Deputy IPT Lead - Manager 3 - 16598

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Defense Systems seeks a AVE OBTE Deputy IPT Lead - Manager 3 for the Onboard Test Equipment Development (OBTE) Element Team within the Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Segment. This position is located in Roy, UT, with occasional travel to support customer and subcontractor efforts. The Sentinel AVE/Missile OBTE Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead shares accountability for every aspect of day-to-day program execution. The IPT Lead plays an integral role in cultivating the Customer relationship, actively managing team requirements, shaping and nurturing program and team culture. Support the program management office's business battle rhythm across the Segment, operations, and teaming, and efficiently executes the OBTE statement of work. This position reports directly to the OBTE Director, aligning strategic priorities and tasking, and is granted IPT Lead Delegation of Authority (DOA).

What You Will Get To Do:

• Collaborate with the IPT Program Manager to support all IPT leadership activities
• Manage baseline performance metrics—including cost, schedule, EVMS, technical execution, risk/opportunity, and Sales Forecasting — to fulfill contract commitments
• Support daily operational, contractual, and programmatic change management across all phases of the Sentinel Program (EMD, Advance Procurement, and Production)
• Coordinate and interface with multiple IPTs to define, develop, and integrate the OBTE system
• Plan and execute integrated program demand activities for staffing, infrastructure, and clearances
• Implement integrated subcontract and supplier management strategies to strengthen partnerships and drive execution performance
• Support strategic planning initiatives aimed at professional development and organizational efficiency
• Prepare for and execute OBTE Critical Design Review (CDR), including supporting the development and execution of lower-tier CDR/IDRs
• Guide planning, integration, assembly, testing, and check-out (IATC) activities
• Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external partners and customers
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and team members, both verbally and in writing

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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 position’s 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 will Bring These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of related technical experience, or a Masters Degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree in a STEM
• 1+ years in a formal management/leadership role of team or department.
• Active DOD Secret security clearance
• Must be/have been a Certified CAM and have demonstrated 3 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.