Configuration Management (CM) Manager 2 (AHT)

0891 DS - Advanced Weapons - Northridge; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Configuration Management (CM) Manager 2 to lead a team of CM analysts, data managers, writers, and engineering liaisons. The role requires partnering with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to enable disciplined change management and timely delivery, working 100% on-site in Northridge, CA.

The position demands a strong CM background, leadership experience, and active government secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, or related field with 8 years CM/PDMS/engineering experience, or Master’s with 6 years.
• Experience leading teams and projects in aerospace/defense environments.
• Strong CM principles, including configuration identification, change control, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of CM, data management, and technical writing professionals.
• Establish and improve CM plans, processes, and work instructions.
• Own configuration baselines and ensure timely incorporation of changes.
• Oversee configuration audits and data in PLM/PDM tools.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to support builds and delivery.
• Prepare CM status, risks, and issues for leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

CM principles

Change management

Documentation & audits

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technical/Business

8 years CM/PDMS/engineering experience

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Defense Systems is looking for a Configuration Management (CM) Manager 2 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of professionals, including workload planning, performance management, mentoring, and skills development.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve CM plans, processes, and work instructions for assigned programs.
• Own the configuration baseline (functional, allocated, and product) and ensure accurate, timely incorporation of changes into the product structure and documentation.
• Oversee configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits (FCAs/PCAs as applicable).
• Support 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Contracts, and Program Management to ensure configuration baselines support build, test, and delivery schedules.
• Manage Engineering Bill of Material (EBOM) to Manufacturing Bill of Material cleansing/alignment.
• Develop and track CM metrics (e.g., change cycle time, data quality, audit findings) to drive continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external audits and customer reviews; ensure CM records and evidence are complete, accurate, and readily retrievable.
• Able to apply and ensure CM practices comply with contractual requirements, statement‑of‑work (SOW) commitments, and applicable standards.
• Identify and implement process and tool improvements to increase CM efficiency, data integrity, and user experience.
• Prepare and deliver CM status, risks, and issues to program and functional leadership.
• Ensure CDRLs are scheduled and delivered on time and weekly and monthly reporting is accurate.
• Ensure Tech Writers adhere to Technical Writing Review Checklist when reviewing program documents routing through the PLM System.
• Maturing Engineering Liaison role to build collaboration and efficiency between Configuration Management and other functional roles.

Management Scope

Directly supervises approximately 16–18 configuration management, data management and technical writing professionals. Responsible for staffing, training, performance management, recognition, and discipline within the team. Manages team workload, priorities, and commitments across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with functional expectations and program needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’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.
• Prior experience in configuration management, engineering change management, product data management, or closely related discipline in an aerospace/defense or similar complex hardware/software environment.
• Experience leading teams, projects, or technical efforts (e.g., team lead, CAM, project lead, or first‑line supervisor).
• Working knowledge of CM principles and practices, including configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audit.
• Experience using PLM/PDM tools (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia) and associated ERP/MRP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material (BOMs).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a schedule‑driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to interface effectively with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and program management.
• Active government issued secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising a CM, PDM, or engineering data management team, ideally in an aerospace/defense environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of configuration management standards and best practices (e.g., EIA‑649) and quality frameworks (e.g., AS9100).
• Experience planning and conducting functional and physical configuration audits (FCA/PCA).
• Hands‑on experience with PLM/PDM tools such as [Teamcenter/Windchill/Other] including data model understanding and workflow configuration.
• Experience supporting complex hardware–software systems, multi‑site programs, or production environments with high change volume.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts, program performance metrics, and cost/schedule integration.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvement initiatives and implementing new tools or workflows.

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.