Manager Supply Chain Programs 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 for its Global Supply Chain Program Management team. This is a full-time, onsite leadership role in Melbourne, Florida, with travel to supplier locations and other Northrop Grumman sites of up to 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance at the start and the ability to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company. The manager has cost, schedule, and technical responsibility for a key Global Supply Chain effort in the Development Operating Unit. The role owns the strategy, planning, and execution of material and services content for a program or group of programs. Serving as the primary supply chain focal point for the Program Management Office, the manager coordinates across functions to meet commitments and develop and execute mitigation plans for supplier-related program risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional or military experience in project management, supply chain, supplier management, or a related field; or a master’s degree and 3 years of such experience; or high school diploma/equivalent and 9 years of such experience.
- At least 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance at minimum.
- Ability to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Nice To Haves
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
- CAM experience.
- ERP system experience.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
- Current Special Program Access.
- Previous experience working with chemical or specialty material suppliers.
- Extensive experience leading tasks to meet schedule, cost, and requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, or cost account manager.
- Experience managing Supplier Management Teams.
- Demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations toward a common goal.
- Experience managing fixed-price supplier contracts.
- Master’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop the material strategy and lead Global Supply Chain activities throughout all phases of the Business Acquisition Process.
- Ensure proposed program plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontract strategies before program execution.
- Lead supply chain program execution and manage resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk and opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
- Brief the Program Management Office and executive management on issues affecting program cost and schedule performance.
- Lead a team in a dynamic, fast-paced program environment with supply chain execution responsibilities.
- Integrate requirements vertically and horizontally across the project to support successful execution.
- Work with engineering teams and cross-functional departments.
- Participate in contract negotiations and contract changes as required.
- Enforce Earned Value Management System requirements and collaborate with Business Management to support favorable supplier financial performance.
- Support critical customer meetings and data calls as required.
- Coordinate cross-functionally to meet supply chain commitments and develop and execute mitigation plans for supplier-related program risks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
