Manager Supply Chain Programs

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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.

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 collaborative teams. As a Global Supply Chain Program Manager – 3, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position is located in Promontory, UT. As a Global Supply Chain Program Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, budget, and execution of all material and services content for a portfolio of programs.

Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of Material Program Managers 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 Program Managers 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

Expected Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, supply chain or related field – OR –Master’sdegree with 6+ years of professional experience

• People management experience

• Proven ability to lead, develop, and build a high performing team by providing clear direction, fostering collaboration, and ensuring accountability to objectives

• Prior program or project management experience successfully executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity

• Ability to work high level strategic initiatives that impact long-term business goals in addition to urgent requirements to support day-to-day operations

• Experience and comfort level working and supporting Earned Value Management requirements

• Experience implementing and executing material program plans to meet program objectives

• Expertise in supporting complex proposals of significant value

• Skilled in developing and…