Software Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!  Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks to fill a Manager Level 2 Software and Digital Technologies (SWDT) position for a front-line manager in our Targeting Systems product line at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. The selected candidate will report to the Targeting Department Manager in SWDT supporting the Rolling Meadows, IL site. Minimal travel is expected. The successful manager will: • Be responsible for driving strong technical, cost, and scheduling performance in support of division contracts. • Be responsible for staffing projections and execute staffing plans in accordance with staffing projections. • Be responsible for regular communication with direct employees, including increasing inclusion and engagement, mentoring and career development, employee training, and performance management. • Be accountable for recruiting talent, to include candidates for entry-level positions as well as experienced candidates for mid and senior-level positions. • Be responsible for reviewing organizational metrics with applicable program and organizational leadership. This position will be full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location Basic Qualifications: • BS/BA degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline with a minimum of 8 years related Software Engineering experience or MS degree with 6+ years related Software Engineering experience.  • Experience and depth of understanding in software engineering principles, and the full engineering lifecycle, including Agile for embedded software engineering. • High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring. • Experience leading small-to-medium technical teams in successful delivery of technical solutions, engineering artifacts, and operational software. • US citizenship • Must be able to obtain full secret clearance prior to starting.    Preferred Qualifications:   • Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline with 5 years’ experience in an agile environment • Applied knowledge of Product Line Management. • Ability to connect the company’s capabilities to existing and potential customers to support business development.   Pr