Manager Supply Chain Programs

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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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Programs Manager 3 to lead the Restricted Programs Operating Unit (OU) within the Advanced Mission Capabilities (AMC) Business Unit (BU). This leadership position is located onsite in the Baltimore/Linthicum, MD area.

The selected candidate will be a high-performing, experienced supply chain leader who is goal-oriented and well equipped to partner with a wide range of internal stakeholders and able. To do this, they will leverage a solid understanding of the Global Supply Chain and be knowledgeable in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, and mission excellence areas and how they impact delivery of supply chain materials and services.

The selected candidate will have a proven ability to engage with suppliers to resolve schedule and quality issues, contracts, negotiate pricing, etc., as well as knowledge in compliance areas.

• Responsible and accountable for the capture/proposal, strategy, material finance/CAM management, and execution of all material and services content for the Restricted Programs OU, including Development and Production.
• 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.
• Responsible GSC leader of managers and professionals within the Restricted Programs OU.
• Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP). Provide differentiated and affordable supply chain solutions for existing programs and new business pursuits.
• 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, and supply chain issue resolution.
• Conducting performance reviews within the HR process and in a timely manner, with adequate opportunity for employee feedback & development action.
• Implement strategies and actions to ensure timely delivery of materials and subcontract services in support of program needs.
• Support achievement of the Restricted Programs OU financial commitments.
• Drive continuous improvements in supply chain/subcontracts related processes via collaboration with other functions, programs, and the extended supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with the wide range of regulatory and other requirements and achieve supplier diversity requirements.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Business Management, Mission Assurance, and Engineering to ensure successful delivery of material and subcontracted items.

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 8 years of supply chain/business management/contracts/program management, operations and/or closely related experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience as discussed above.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct management of people experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management, financial forecasting, proposals, i.e. being a Control Account Manager (CAM).
• Ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• US citizenship is required
• Active Secret clearance to be considered and to start.
• Must be able to work on-site in Linthicum, MD

• Post-graduate degree in Supply Chain or other related field.
• Experience developing and growing teams and shaping a performing culture.
• Experience in managing large, complex programs and/or organizations.
• Experience managing managers.
• Experience working competitive and compliant major proposals, including teaming strategies and complex subcontracting strategies.
• Experience with a broad range of supply chain issues including risk management, terms and conditions,…