Northrop Grumman - Los Angeles, CA
posted 4 months ago
At Northrop Grumman, we are seeking a DevOps Engineering Manager 1 to join our team in Northridge, California. This position is integral to our Software Configuration team within Defense Systems, where you will lead the Software Configuration Management (SCM) team to develop, enforce, and maintain SCM processes across various programs. The role requires a strong focus on both technical and managerial responsibilities, as you will be expected to support direct reports with staffing, training, and performance management while also ensuring compliance with organizational standards and contractual requirements. As a DevOps Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software configuration management tools that support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and commercially purchased software products. You will perform configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure that new software product operating parameters are documented and comply with standard hardware configurations. Additionally, you will design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools using programming, database, or scripting languages to enhance software modeling and development processes. Your role will also involve designing and implementing build procedures that support software product development, developing software configuration standards for company-wide use, and training software developers in the use of configuration management tools. You will support the senior manager in executing strategies to motivate and ensure a high-performing engineering team, which includes performance management, employee engagement, and recognition. You will manage the workload of your team, balancing employee needs with business goals, and apply sound software engineering principles to ensure deliverables meet technical quality, cost, and schedule objectives. This position reports to a Software Engineering Senior Manager and requires excellent communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with senior management, peers, and employees. You will manage a software team of 12+ engineers, ensuring that all processes and standards are adhered to while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.