Manager Supply Chain Programs

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 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and be the focal point within the Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization. This position will be 100% on site in our Salt Lake City, UT facility.

• Leads a team of Supply Chain Professionals that are responsible to the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization and coordinates cross‑functionally to ensure that supply chain commitments are met

• Oversees GSC team accountable to meet material budget requirements to support the PMO financial commitments

• Accountable for supply chain program execution including material budget, resource planning, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution

• Oversees and develops the material strategy for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process including leading the material estimating process and establishing and negotiating the budget with the PMO for responsible program portfolio

• 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

• Ensures mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers or supply chain execution

• Oversee briefings to the PMO and executive management on program status and any necessary action plans to address issues affecting program supply chain cost and schedule performance

• Leads team to drive initiatives to reduce cost and improve efficiency

• Work cohesively with leaders in other disciplines such as engineering, operations, quality, and other personnel to manage material performance and ensure delivery of hardware to support production needs within budget

• Acts as the escalation path for the PMO to address issues in program execution related to the supply chain

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Business Mgmt/Program Mgmt, Supply Chain or Operations Mgmt, OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Business Mgmt/Program Mgmt, Supply Chain or Operations Mgmt, OR a High School Diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience in Business Mgmt/Program Mgmt, Supply Chain or Operations Mgmt.

• 1 years of team leader and/or people management experience

• Business Management experience

• Ability to attain and maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

• Ability to travel up to 25% of time

• Master’s degree in Business Mgmt or Admin, Global Supply Chain, or Project Management

• Aerospace and Defense experience

• Solid understanding of supply chain and program management principles, policies, procedures, and regulations

• Strong written, verbal and presentation…