Northrop Grumman

Subcontract Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman$126K — $189K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years in Supply Chain Management or Program Management.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
  • Experience in leading teams and managing processes.
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements is a plus.
  • Familiarity with SAP and Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee strategy, planning, and execution of material and service content across programs.
  • Serve as main contact for the Program Management Office to ensure supply chain commitments are consistently met.
  • Develop material strategy for all phases of the Business Acquisition Process.
  • Ensure comprehensive schedules, budgets, and procurement strategies pre-execution.
  • Lead supply chain program execution ensuring resource planning, cost forecasting, and risk management.
  • Brief management on the status of programs including cost and schedule performance.
  • Manage a team of Supplier Management Team Leads and foster their development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal business.
  • Company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

As a Subcontracts Program Manager 2, located in Chandler, Arizona, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining possible from day one. FT remote work is not available.

Job Description:

  • Responsible and accountable for the 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 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 Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
  • 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.
  • 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.


Position Responsibilities:

Focal point for managing Program Supply Chain throughout the Program life cycle from pursuit to contract close out. Responsible for;
  • Manages a team of direct reports, specifically Supplier Management Team (SMT) Leads, including performance management, coaching, and development.
  • Serves as an SMT Lead when needed to directly drive supplier management activities and ensure execution of program commitments.
  • Supply Chain Management strategy, demand planning, BOM maintenance, coordination w/ 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 as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Procurement, and the IPT.
  • Briefs Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 8+ years of related experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management, OR a Master's degree AND 6+ years of related experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship a prerequisite)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to attain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements
  • Prior experience leading a team/process/project
  • Experience with supplier management
  • Direct experience interfacing with leadership
  • SAP experience
  • Experience with Program Management and Earned Value Management.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years).


Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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