Northrop Grumman
Corporate Software Engineering Director 1 - R10216596-21
Northrop Grumman, Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85249
Corporate Software Engineering Director 1
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Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
At Northrop Grumman, we offer opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people worldwide. We value bold ideas, courage, a pioneering spirit, intellectual curiosity, and a drive to do what seems impossible. Our culture thrives on cognitive diversity and encourages authenticity.
Job Scope and Responsibilities
Establish a centralized Software Engineering function aligned with the overall enterprise engineering vision.
Chair the Software Engineering Leadership Group (SWLG).
Lead the Software Engineering Council/CoE, defining strategy, priorities, and working‑group structures in collaboration with sector leadership.
Partner with HR, Communications, and sector teams to design and execute a comprehensive change‑management plan.
Define a unified talent‑development framework that includes training, tools, career pathways, and certification programs.
Work with CIDO to adopt converged processes and tools that support modern software development.
Develop and enforce enterprise‑wide software processes and governance that meet both corporate and sector needs.
Identify and drive continuous‑process improvements, communicating updates on behalf of the Council/CoE.
Establish metrics and data sources to measure software‑engineering execution effectiveness across the enterprise.
Benchmark our processes against government, industry, and best‑practice standards.
Own the Enterprise Software Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP).
Help the company effectively integrate artificial intelligence into software engineering processes and engineering products/platforms, ensuring AI adoption enhances productivity, quality, and innovation.
Escalate critical issues and strategic discussions to the Executive Leadership Team, Enterprise Engineering Leadership Team, and Corporate Technology Council as required.
Build strong partnerships with sector leaders and other functional groups, determining objectives, interpreting policies, and ensuring alignment with long‑range planning.
Facilitate internal and external engagement at events such as Engineer’sWeek and SW all‑hands.
Provide enterprise‑wide expertise on existing capabilities, technologies, and platform interconnections.
Brief and influence senior customer executives.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with at least 12 years of software engineering experience OR Master’s degree in a STEM field with at least 10 years of software engineering experience.
Minimum of 10 years in software engineering management roles (e.g., program IPT lead or functional leadership).
Minimum 7 years of systems engineering experience.
Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (or higher) and must be able to obtain, and maintain, access to SAP/SAR as a condition of continued employment.
Proven record of leading change‑management initiatives.
Experience on large‑scale, cross‑sector development programs with integrated workforce operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead direct reports and manage teams.
Travel is occasional for meetings, events, and customer engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in STEM, MBA, or higher.
Current TopSecret/SCI clearance.
Familiarity with the Northrop Grumman portfolio.
Experience identifying, developing, and integrating strategic technologies and design solutions.
Skilled in stakeholder communications, ensuring program information is defined, collected, shared, stored, and retrieved effectively.
Demonstrated collaboration across multiple disciplinary areas.
Leadership of digital‑transformation or multi‑year initiatives that improve software‑engineering effectiveness.
In‑depth knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community processes.
Experience spanning multiple Northrop Grumman business units, driving change through initiatives, AOP, and LRSP.
Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $336,500.00. The above salary range is a general guideline; actual offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.
The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from posting, but may vary. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
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Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
At Northrop Grumman, we offer opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people worldwide. We value bold ideas, courage, a pioneering spirit, intellectual curiosity, and a drive to do what seems impossible. Our culture thrives on cognitive diversity and encourages authenticity.
Job Scope and Responsibilities
Establish a centralized Software Engineering function aligned with the overall enterprise engineering vision.
Chair the Software Engineering Leadership Group (SWLG).
Lead the Software Engineering Council/CoE, defining strategy, priorities, and working‑group structures in collaboration with sector leadership.
Partner with HR, Communications, and sector teams to design and execute a comprehensive change‑management plan.
Define a unified talent‑development framework that includes training, tools, career pathways, and certification programs.
Work with CIDO to adopt converged processes and tools that support modern software development.
Develop and enforce enterprise‑wide software processes and governance that meet both corporate and sector needs.
Identify and drive continuous‑process improvements, communicating updates on behalf of the Council/CoE.
Establish metrics and data sources to measure software‑engineering execution effectiveness across the enterprise.
Benchmark our processes against government, industry, and best‑practice standards.
Own the Enterprise Software Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP).
Help the company effectively integrate artificial intelligence into software engineering processes and engineering products/platforms, ensuring AI adoption enhances productivity, quality, and innovation.
Escalate critical issues and strategic discussions to the Executive Leadership Team, Enterprise Engineering Leadership Team, and Corporate Technology Council as required.
Build strong partnerships with sector leaders and other functional groups, determining objectives, interpreting policies, and ensuring alignment with long‑range planning.
Facilitate internal and external engagement at events such as Engineer’sWeek and SW all‑hands.
Provide enterprise‑wide expertise on existing capabilities, technologies, and platform interconnections.
Brief and influence senior customer executives.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with at least 12 years of software engineering experience OR Master’s degree in a STEM field with at least 10 years of software engineering experience.
Minimum of 10 years in software engineering management roles (e.g., program IPT lead or functional leadership).
Minimum 7 years of systems engineering experience.
Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (or higher) and must be able to obtain, and maintain, access to SAP/SAR as a condition of continued employment.
Proven record of leading change‑management initiatives.
Experience on large‑scale, cross‑sector development programs with integrated workforce operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead direct reports and manage teams.
Travel is occasional for meetings, events, and customer engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in STEM, MBA, or higher.
Current TopSecret/SCI clearance.
Familiarity with the Northrop Grumman portfolio.
Experience identifying, developing, and integrating strategic technologies and design solutions.
Skilled in stakeholder communications, ensuring program information is defined, collected, shared, stored, and retrieved effectively.
Demonstrated collaboration across multiple disciplinary areas.
Leadership of digital‑transformation or multi‑year initiatives that improve software‑engineering effectiveness.
In‑depth knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community processes.
Experience spanning multiple Northrop Grumman business units, driving change through initiatives, AOP, and LRSP.
Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $336,500.00. The above salary range is a general guideline; actual offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.
The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from posting, but may vary. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northrop Grumman by 2x.
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