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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Manager of Supply Chain Programs 1, you'll be crucial to missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Chandler, AZ and requires you to be onsite.

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept:

Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a Program or collection of Programs
Acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers
Develop the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP)
Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies
Leads supply chain Program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution
Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance

Position Responsibilities:

Focal point for managing Program Supply Chain throughout the Program life cycle from pursuit to contract close out. Responsible for;

Supply Chain Management strategy, demand planning, BOM maintenance, coordination w/ logistics and procurement stakeholders, developing a Material Program Plan (MPP), and risk management
Manage the performance of the integrated supply chain cost, quality, & delivery
Material risk management, including identification, and mitigation planning and execution
Material budget development, sales forecasting and cost (EAC) management; EVMS if applicable
Cross functional coordination as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Procurement, and the IPT
Briefs Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Program Management. In lieu of degree, an additional 4 + years of experience may be considered
At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques, practices.
Demonstrated experience in supporting proposals and major subcontractor management
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements
Strong business acumen to support analysis of supplier impacts on business unit financials for both externally and internally funded scope
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Must be willing to work at Chandler, AZ facility

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field
Experience in leading supply chain activities in the Aerospace and Defense industry
Experience in managing cost-reimbursable subcontracts
Possesses US Government Top Secret clearance
3+ years leading and/or managing teams
Prefer Experience with Program Management and Earned Value Management

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,900.00 - $152,900.00

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.