Manager Supply Chain Programs - R10222335

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Palmdale, CA. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same.
We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.
We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results.
We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally,
We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Position Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the program lifecycle
• 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.
• Material cost and schedule management (EAC) using Earned Value Management.
• 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.
• Cross functional coordination as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Operations, Quality Mission Excellence (QME), Procurement, and PMO IPT leads
• Material risk management, including identification, and mitigation planning and execution.
• Briefs Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement, OR a Master’s Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 11 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
• Must have previous experience in Supply Chain
• At minimum, an active DoD Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program…