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SDS Division Software Operations and Integration Manager 2 (16689)

Manhattan Beach, CA

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 is seeking a Manager of Operations and Integration.  This position will be located in Roy, Utah or Manhattan Beach, CA and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
In this position, the Manager of Operations and Integration for the Software Engineering Homeroom will support an experienced and diverse team responsible for onboarding talent, defining processes and procedures, and standing up and maintaining tools necessary for the members of the organization to perform against Department requirements. As this work spans across a diverse set of stakeholders, this leader will be expected to collaborate effectively and partner across organizations -- Human Resources, Communications, Site Operations, and Program Leadership - to ensure day-to-day functions of the organization execute.
The successful candidate will join the SDS Division Engineering Homeroom supporting day-to-day operation of the SDS Division Software Directorate. This role requires a proactive individual willing to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. A good team focus and willingness to multi-task is important in this role.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Provides horizontal integration across the Division and functional Software teams.

• Coordinates with the Division Homeroom, for identifying needs and coordination on task closure (Agile).

• Acts with a sense of urgency and accountability; takes ownership of tasks and strategic direction.

• Builds relationships, effectively listens, communicates to influence, and ensures accountability across a network of stakeholders.

• Provides general management of budget/forecast across multiple teams and funding sources.

• Collaborates the Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) portfolio with the functional managers including budgets planning, monitoring progress and status reporting.

• Navigates ambiguity and develops a systemic approach and strategy to address and solve problems.

• Prepares charts, briefings and metrics as needed to provide the Director with visualization material necessary to understand the health of the organization and status of tasking.

• Provides technical interface with SDS Division Integration for rotations, onboarding, and internships.

• Updates project database information with multiple input sources.

• Coordinates SharePoint database system changes with admins and developer.

• Lead Software CoP calendars and communications across sites.

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 Will Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field with at least 8 years of related experience, Master's Degree and 6 years of experience, and at least 1 years' experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.

• Previous technical experience with concentration in software applications, technical project management, or operations of systems and technologies.

• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.

• At least 1 year experience with Agile processes.

• Proficient in Jira, Confluence, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travel 10% of time.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:
• Proven ability to help solve problems or conflicts within teams

• Ability to improve processes and drive cadence of the team's execution.

• Detailed and team oriented with demonstrated leadership and organization skills

• Master's in Business or technical field

• Depth and breadth of experience with defense products and services, including understanding of DoD weapons programs.

• Collaborating across organizations to bring forward a consolidated objective and measure performance.

• Leading through a program or project start-up and effectively rolling out and managing change.

• Leading within an Agile environment (e.g., Product Owner, Scrum Master).

• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $219,800.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-a0845706-9b4e-451b-82f6-1de738a64275
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 is seeking a Manager of Operations and Integration.  This position will be located in Roy, Utah or Manhattan Beach, CA and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
In this position, the Manager of Operations and Integration for the Software Engineering Homeroom will support an experienced and diverse team responsible for onboarding talent, defining processes and procedures, and standing up and maintaining tools necessary for the members of the organization to perform against Department requirements. As this work spans across a diverse set of stakeholders, this leader will be expected to collaborate effectively and partner across organizations -- Human Resources, Communications, Site Operations, and Program Leadership - to ensure day-to-day functions of the organization execute.
The successful candidate will join the SDS Division Engineering Homeroom supporting day-to-day operation of the SDS Division Software Directorate. This role requires a proactive individual willing to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. A good team focus and willingness to multi-task is important in this role.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Provides horizontal integration across the Division and functional Software teams.

• Coordinates with the Division Homeroom, for identifying needs and coordination on task closure (Agile).

• Acts with a sense of urgency and accountability; takes ownership of tasks and strategic direction.

• Builds relationships, effectively listens, communicates to influence, and ensures accountability across a network of stakeholders.

• Provides general management of budget/forecast across multiple teams and funding sources.

• Collaborates the Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) portfolio with the functional managers including budgets planning, monitoring progress and status reporting.

• Navigates ambiguity and develops a systemic approach and strategy to address and solve problems.

• Prepares charts, briefings and metrics as needed to provide the Director with visualization material necessary to understand the health of the organization and status of tasking.

• Provides technical interface with SDS Division Integration for rotations, onboarding, and internships.

• Updates project database information with multiple input sources.

• Coordinates SharePoint database system changes with admins and developer.

• Lead Software CoP calendars and communications across sites.

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 Will Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field with at least 8 years of related experience, Master's Degree and 6 years of experience, and at least 1 years' experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.

• Previous technical experience with concentration in software applications, technical project management, or operations of systems and technologies.

• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.

• At least 1 year experience with Agile processes.

• Proficient in Jira, Confluence, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travel 10% of time.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:
• Proven ability to help solve problems or conflicts within teams

• Ability to improve processes and drive cadence of the team's execution.

• Detailed and team oriented with demonstrated leadership and organization skills

• Master's in Business or technical field

• Depth and breadth of experience with defense products and services, including understanding of DoD weapons programs.

• Collaborating across organizations to bring forward a consolidated objective and measure performance.

• Leading through a program or project start-up and effectively rolling out and managing change.

• Leading within an Agile environment (e.g., Product Owner, Scrum Master).

• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $219,800.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-a0845706-9b4e-451b-82f6-1de738a64275

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.

© 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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SDS Division Software Operations and Integration Manager 2 (16689)
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Manhattan Beach, CA
Dec 5, 2025
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