Manager Supply Chain Programs 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Supply Chain Program Manager 2 based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role is responsible for strategy, planning, and execution of material and services content for one or more programs. The manager serves as the supply chain focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO), coordinating across functions to fulfill commitments and develop and execute mitigation plans for supplier-related program risks. The position develops material strategy and leads Global Supply Chain activities throughout the Business Acquisition Process. Before program execution, the manager ensures proposed program plans include complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontract strategies. During execution, the manager is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk and opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution. The manager briefs PMO and executive management on issues affecting program cost and schedule performance. This role develops advanced concepts and solutions to complex problems, works with considerable independence toward long-range objectives, and may direct subordinates. Decisions can affect program finances, employees, and the organization’s public relations. The role also serves as a consultant and external spokesperson on significant organizational matters. Travel is required approximately 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance is not required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain one.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 8 years of experience in project or program management and/or supply chain.
- At least 3 years managing and leading others.
- Earned Value Management experience.
- Experience managing internal and external business relationships.
- Experience with FAR/DFAR requirements and managing a project or program under FAR/DFAR regulation.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
- Experience as a Cost Account Manager within an EVMS-monitored program.
- Experience leading and supporting proposal efforts within the aerospace and defense industrial complex.
- Experience developing and working to an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate multiple Global Supply Chain (GSC) projects or programs to deliver on time and within budget, defining goals, scope, and deliverables with functional and cross-functional teams, GSC management, and stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate project GSC staffing and resources to meet milestones and Integrated Master Schedule requirements, budget targets, and quality standards.
- Manage a team of subordinates to execute strategies and requirements and support organizational and cross-functional collaboration.
- Create comprehensive project plans for functional and cross-functional team members, GSC management, and stakeholders.
- Manage tasks in accordance with Project Management Institute standards.
- Continuously monitor project progress and provide detailed scheduled reports on measurable items such as milestones and deliverables.
- Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
- Manage budgeting and forecasting to keep projects within approved budgets.
- Identify, minimize, and mitigate project risks throughout the project life cycle.
- Conduct post-project evaluations and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Challenge impediments to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Lead others through dynamic and fluid environments.
- Coordinate across the PMO and supply chain to meet commitments and develop and execute mitigation plans for supplier-related program risks.
- Develop material strategy and lead GSC activities throughout the Business Acquisition Process.
- Ensure program plans include complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontract strategies before 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 PMO and executive management on status and issues affecting program cost and schedule performance.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
