Global Supply Chain Program Manager

Relocation Assistance:
None.

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.

Location:

Magna and Corinne, UT (requires work at both).

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Global Supply Chain Program Manager 2 to lead strategy, planning, and execution of supply chain programs across the entire supply chain life cycle.

• Responsible and accountable for 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 a mitigation plan is developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers.
• Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for Global Supply Chain (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 proper schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies.
• Leads supply chain program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, sales forecasting, EAC performance, 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.

• Focal point for managing Program Supply Chain throughout the Program life cycle from pursuit to contract close out.
• Supply Chain Management strategy, demand planning, BOM maintenance, coordination with 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 with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Procurement, and the Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Brief Program and Executive management and Customer on 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, building collaborative teams, and maintaining strong customer trust.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience in supply chain, operations, business, or program management – or Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience.
• Prior program or project management experience successfully executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity.
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting proposals and major subcontractor management.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross‑functional teams to meet projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
• Strong business acumen to analyze supplier impacts on business‑unit financials for both externally and internally funded scope.
• Ability to work onsite at both Promontory and Bacchus, UT locations.
• Skilled and comfortable communicating and interfacing with high‑level leadership and customer.
• Ability to work initiatives that impact long‑term program goals and mitigate risks in addition to urgent requirements to support day‑to‑day operations.
• U.S. Citizenship required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• Experience leading supply chain activities in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• 3+ years leading and/or managing teams.
• Prefer Experience with Program Management and Earned Value Management.
• CAM Certification.
• Experience and understanding FAR/DFAR provisions including requirements necessary to maintain a government‑approved contractor purchasing system (CPSR).
• Capability to read technical drawings and documents.
• Understanding of hardware, material…