Northrop Grumman

Manager Supply Chain Programs 1

Northrop Grumman$104K — $156K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management; or Master's degree with 3 years; or High School Diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of team leadership or management experience.
  • Experience in business management relevant to supply chain operations.
  • Capability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance as required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Supply Chain Professionals ensuring supply chain commitments are met.
  • Oversee the Global Supply Chain team's budget to support Program Management Office goals.
  • Execute supply chain programs including budgeting, resource planning, and risk management.
  • Develop material strategies throughout the Business Acquisition Process.
  • Ensure all program plans have accurate schedules and procurement strategies before execution.
  • Create and execute plans to mitigate supplier-related programmatic risks.
  • Present program status and action plans to executive management regarding supply chain issues.

Benefits

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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.

What You Will Get To Do:

Responsibilities:
  • 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


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
  • 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


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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 skills with proven ability to develop and maintain strong internal/external customer relationships
  • Ability to communicate with multiple levels of internal leadership and externally to suppliers
  • Ability to work under limited supervision - No instructions needed on routine work, and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments
  • Experience with demonstrated leadership and people management skills with the ability to model and promote a strong sense of engagement, teamwork, and cooperation
  • Earned Value experience
  • Cost Account Management exposure
  • High proficiency working in SAP, Tableau, and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documents
  • Experience and understanding FAR/DFAR provisions including the requirements necessary to maintain a government approved contractor approved purchasing system (CPSR)
  • Knowledge and experience with ITAR and EAR requirements
  • Active U.S. Government Secret/Top Secret clearance


What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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