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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.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.\nNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems is looking for a Manager Systems Engineering - Configuration Management 3 to lead a team of Configuration Analysts, Data Managers, Technical Writers, and Engineering Liaisons. The CM Manager partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to enable disciplined change management and timely product delivery. This role is required to be 100% on site at our Northridge, CA location.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and develop a team of professionals, including workload planning, performance management, mentoring, and skills development.\nEstablish, maintain, and continuously improve CM plans, processes, and work instructions for assigned programs.\nOwn the configuration baseline (functional, allocated, and product) and ensure accurate, timely incorporation of changes into the product structure and documentation.\nOversee configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits (FCAs/PCAs as applicable).\nSupport the program office with Change Control Boards (CCBs) / Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and ensure changes are evaluated for cost, schedule, technical risk, and downstream impacts.\nEnsure accurate and current configuration data in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) / Product Data Management (PDM) tools (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill) and related systems Enterprise Resource Planning /Material Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) to include Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) parts as applicable.\nCoordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Contracts, and Program Management to ensure configuration baselines support build, test, and delivery schedules.\nManage Engineering Bill of Material (EBOM) to Manufacturing Bill of Material cleansing/alignment.\nDevelop and track CM metrics (e.g., change cycle time, data quality, audit findings) to drive continuous improvement.\nSupport internal and external audits and customer reviews; ensure CM records and evidence are complete, accurate, and readily retrievable.\nAble to apply and ensure CM practices comply with contractual requirements, statement-of-work (SOW) commitments, and applicable standards.\nIdentify and implement process and tool improvements to increase CM efficiency, data integrity, and user experience.\nPrepare and deliver CM status, risks, and issues to program and functional leadership.\nEnsure CDRLs are scheduled and delivered on time and weekly and monthly reporting is accurate\nEnsure Tech Writers adhere to Technical Writing Review Checklist when reviewing program documents routing through the PLM System\nMaturing Engineering Liaison role to build collaboration and efficiency between Configuration Management and other functional roles\nManagement Scope\nDirectly supervises approximately 16-18 configuration management, data management and technical writing professionals.\nResponsible for staffing, training, performance management, recognition, and discipline within the team.\nManages team workload, priorities, and commitments across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with functional expectations and program needs.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, or related field and 8 years of relevant configuration management, product data management, or engineering experience; or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.\nPrior experience in configuration management, engineering change management, product data management, or closely related discipline in an aerospace/defense or similar complex hardware/software environment.\nWorking knowledge of CM principles and practices, including configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audit.\nExperience using PLM/PDM tools (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia) and associated ERP/MRP systems.\nDemonstrated ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material (BOMs).\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a schedule-driven environment.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to interface effectively with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and program management.\nActive government issued secret clearance\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience managing or supervising a CM, PDM, or engineering data management team, ideally in an aerospace/defense environment.\nIn-depth knowledge of configuration management standards and best practices (e.g., EIA-649) and quality frameworks (e.g., AS9100).\nExperience planning and conducting functional and physical configuration audits (FCA/PCA).\nHands-on experience with PLM/PDM tools such as [Teamcenter/Windchill/Other] including data model understanding and workflow configuration.\nExperience supporting complex hardware-software systems, multi-site programs, or production environments with high change volume.\nFamiliarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts, program performance metrics, and cost/schedule integration.\nDemonstrated success driving process improvement initiatives and implementing new tools or workflows.\nDemonstrated understanding of PLM data models and workflow configurations.\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00The 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. 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