Manager Supply Chain Programs 1

Northrop Grumman • Corinne, UT

5d • $104,500 - $156,700 • 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Manager Supply Chain Programs – Level 1 in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position will be supporting the Sentinel program. This position will be responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, budget, and execution of all material and services content for a critical strategic program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Prior program or project management experience successfully executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity
• Ability to work high level strategic initiatives that impact long-term business goals in addition to urgent requirements to support day to day operations
• Experience leading the implementation and executing material program plans to meet program objectives

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in government contracting requirements and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.)
• High Proficiency working with MRP/ERP systems
• Experience supporting Earned Value Management requirement
• Capability to read technical drawings and documents

Responsibilities

• Accountable 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
• Is the Program Manager 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
• Develops the material strategy and leads the activities 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
• 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
• Briefs the PMO and executive management on program status and any necessary action plans to address issues affecting program supply chain cost and schedule performance
• Lead and 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
• Position requires on-site presence and travel between three major production facilities in northern Utah
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager