Operations Section Manager 2 (Harrogate UK) bei Ngc
Ngc · Harrogate, Vereinigtes Königreich · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Harrogate
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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) sector is seeking an Operations Section Manager 2 working as part of a motivated, diverse, and technically talented group located at a field site in Harrogate, UK.
This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a psychological exam. Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic rotating 12-hour shifts. A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.
The Operations Section Manager is a dual-hat Engineering Manager responsible for both section management (up to 20% of time) and existing program responsibilities (80% or more of time). Along with providing direct technical contributions to the Rushmore program, the Section Manager is also a member of the Rushmore functional management organization. The Section Manager shall be the functional management point of contact at the work site for 10-12 members of the Rushmore operations team and will support and implement activities supporting Space Systems initiatives, reporting directly to the work site's Senior Operations Manager.
Role and Responsibilities
Ensuring members have sufficient scope of work, balancing resources among program responsibilities and verifying proper charging practices are followed, including timecard approval
Developing employee talent, facilitating career conversations, strengthening functional skills bench depth, and fostering employee engagement
Managing member performance, creating and delivering performance evaluations, overseeing the salary review process, and supervising employee development and mentoring efforts (including engagement strategies for higher performers and corrective actions for lower performers)
Supporting the Rushmore recruiting, on-boarding, OCONUS deployment and CONUS repatriation process for assigned direct reports
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus 8 years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 6 years of engineering experience
Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications:
MS in Systems Engineering, Technical Management, or related fields
Demonstrated experience in Rushmore Operations
Previous leadership experience.
Proactive leadership skills, demonstrated communication and teamwork skills
Ability to effectively interface with other Engineering and Production disciplines across the Sector, as well as Programs, Business Development, HR, Mission Assurance, etc.
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance / SCI Access with a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination adjudicated within the last three years