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 organization. This leadership role is onsite in Palmdale, California, and serves as the supply chain focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO). The manager coordinates across functions to ensure supply chain commitments are met and that supplier-related program risks have appropriate mitigation plans. The role develops material strategy and leads Global Supply Chain activities throughout the program lifecycle. It ensures program plans are ready for execution, including accurate schedules and budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontract strategies. The manager leads supply chain program execution and oversees resource planning, material cost and forecasting, schedule performance, risk and opportunity management, supplier performance, and issue resolution. The position also briefs PMO, executive management, and customers on program and supplier performance, cost, schedule, and issues. The position offers a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and exposure to a variety of projects and customers. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is 10% of the time. An active U.S. Secret clearance is required to apply and start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, production, proposals, or procurement; or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; or high school diploma/equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
- At least 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
- Active U.S. Secret clearance required to apply and start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with a broad range of supply chain issues, including supplier management, risk management, large and complex proposals, terms and conditions, negotiations, fixed-price and cost-type contracts, and post-award management.
- Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience developing and growing teams and shaping a high-performing culture.
- Demonstrated success managing large, complex programs and/or organizations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main supply chain focal point for the Program Management Office and coordinate cross-functionally to meet supply chain commitments and develop and execute mitigation plans for supplier-related program risks.
- Develop material strategy and lead Global Supply Chain activities throughout all phases of the program lifecycle.
- Ensure proposed program plans are complete and accurate before execution, including schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontract strategies.
- Manage material cost and schedule, including Estimate at Completion (EAC), using Earned Value Management.
- Lead supply chain program execution and manage resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risks and opportunities, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
- Brief the PMO and executive management on issues affecting program cost and schedule performance.
- Coordinate supplier management across Operations, Quality Mission Excellence (QME), Procurement, and PMO Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads.
- Identify material risks and develop and execute mitigation plans.
- Brief program and executive management and customers on supplier performance and cost issues.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
