Change Manager Jobs in California

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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.

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. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Job Summary

The Engineering Change & New Drawing Project Manager is responsible for leading the coordination and tracking of Engineering Changes (ECs) and new drawing releases to ensure timely, accurate implementation in support of program and production needs. This Principal/Senior Principal role serves as a central point of contact between design engineering, manufacturing, quality, configuration/data management, Programs, and Engineering Project Managers, driving clear communication, workflow discipline, and continuous improvement across the EC process.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end coordination of Engineering Changes (ECs) and new drawing releases, ensuring changes are planned, reviewed, and implemented on schedule.
• Utilize a detailed tracking worksheet to status EC and New Drawing progress daily, covering all workflow steps, to maintain visibility and ensure timely completion.
• Conduct daily tag-ups with the design engineering team to review EC status, discuss processing issues, and identify/engage additional resources when issues remain unresolved.
• Monitor duration at each workflow step against established benchmarks; proactively follow up with stakeholders when steps exceed typical duration, offer help in resolving issues, and elevate urgency to higher-level management if progress stalls.
• Partner with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, configuration/data management, Programs, and Engineering Project Managers to gather inputs, resolve issues, and drive EC decisions.
• Act as the connective tissue across a complex, multi-stakeholder EC workflow—reducing friction at handoffs, keeping communication flowing, and ensuring each step progresses smoothly.
• Ensure all released drawings and EC documentation meet configuration control, revision, and traceability requirements in Teamcenter MPLM and other applicable systems and tools.
• Create, maintain, and track EC and drawing release schedules, metrics, and status reports to provide clear visibility to leadership and stakeholders.
• Gather and document lessons learned from ECs to improve troubleshooting and future processing efficiency.
• Build rapport and positive working relationships by acknowledging stakeholder actions (e.g., timely completion of tasks), reinforcing collaboration and support for future high-priority ECs.
• Work closely with experienced design and stakeholder teams to continuously improve EC and drawing release processes and cross-functional collaboration.

This requisition may be filled as an Engineering Change & New Drawing Project Manager Level 3 or an Engineering Change & New Drawing Project Manager Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Engineering Change & New Drawing Project Manager Level 3:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience or a Ph.D. with 0 years of related experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Significant experience working with engineering drawings, ECs, and configuration/data management processes in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-step engineering change workflows and coordinating across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple ECs, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and align design, manufacturing, quality, Programs, Engineering Project Managers, and other cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel for tracking worksheets, PowerPoint for status reporting, etc.).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.

Basic Qualifications for Engineering Change & New Drawing Project Manager Level 4:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of related experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Significant experience working with engineering drawings, ECs, and configuration/data management processes in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-step engineering change workflows and coordinating across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple ECs, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and align design, manufacturing, quality, Programs, Engineering Project Managers, and other cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel for tracking worksheets, PowerPoint for status reporting, etc.).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in CAD/CAM or mechanical/electrical design environments, with familiarity in interpreting technical drawings and documentation.
• Hands-on experience managing Engineering Change workflows, drawing release processes, and configuration control in Teamcenter MPLM (and related PLM/ERP or workflow tools as applicable).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze process metrics, identify bottlenecks, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across EC and drawing release processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a track record of building rapport and trust with stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior leadership.
• Experience facilitating daily/regular tag-ups or stand-ups to drive issue resolution and maintain schedule adherence.

What We’re Looking For

A proactive, detail-oriented Principal/Senior Principal leader who enjoys keeping complex workflows organized, engaging with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring engineering changes move efficiently from concept to released documentation. The ideal candidate is comfortable with both technical content and people interaction, and takes ownership of EC performance metrics, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing process improvement.

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.