Global Supply Chain Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman•Burbank, CA

45d•$175,400 - $263,200•Onsite

About The Position

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 has an opening for a Global Supply Chain Programs Manager 3 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is for Advanced Weapons in our Woodland Hills, CA facility. The Global Supply Chain Program Manager 3 will lead the Material Program Management (MPM) team with end‑to‑end supply chain initiatives for Advanced Weapons programs. In this role you will partner with Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Mission Assurance, and lead cross-functional teams managing major supplier efforts by providing Program Management leadership, team leadership, and direction in support of multi-million-dollar programs. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must be an effective communicator and will be expected to build relationships across multiple programs and departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project/Business Management, OR a Master’s degree with 6 years of the same, OR a High School Diploma/Equivalent with 12 years with the same type of experience
5+ years of experience leading supply chain teams of 10+ individuals with processes, and/or projects from conception to completion.
3+ years of experience managing suppliers.
3+ years of experience with program management tools such as EVMS/IMS, baselining and EAC’s to plan for, identify, estimate, cost, acquire, schedule, and retire resources needed to satisfy program requirements within organizational constraints.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Particularly strong in PowerPoint & Excel)
Direct experience interfacing with leadership
Costpoint/SAP experience.
Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements
Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
Current Secret Security Clearance or Higher

Responsibilities

Lead the MPM Team to manage the supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a collection of Programs within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit.
Acts as a focal point for the Material Program Management team 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.
Leads supply chain Program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, sales forecast, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
Manages the GSC teams’ rhythm to align with program and organizations priorities to minimize distractions.
Ensure the team is utilizing the appropriate metrics and indicators to manage and improve performance.
Key leader in developing and reviewing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs).
Participate in development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Acts as an advisor to leadership and customers.