Supply Chain Project Manager - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

12d • $81,400 - $152,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Supply Chain Project Manager at Level 3 or Level 4 in Chandler, Arizona. The role oversees complex propulsion components and supplier performance, ensuring supplier activities align with program objectives and deliver results on time. It requires leadership, technical acumen, and effective collaboration in a fast-paced program environment.

The manager leads propulsion-related supplier program execution, tracks milestones and invoicing, manages risks and opportunities, coordinates resolution of technical issues, and provides detailed status updates to internal teams and leadership. The position also oversees proposal efforts, including supplier coordination and cost analysis, and conducts supplier site visits as needed. The role leads a team responsible for rapid requirements execution, standard parts ordering, scrap/spare/replacement planning, and serving as a GSC liaison to Program Operations and GSC Execution IPTs. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years, or a PhD and 1 year; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years, or a PhD and 4 years; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Technical background or engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution for propulsion-related supplier activities and ensure milestones and objectives are achieved.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities to mitigate challenges and optimize supplier performance.
• Track supplier milestone completion and invoicing for forecast accuracy.
• Drive resolution of technical issues with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and other stakeholders.
• Provide frequent, detailed program status updates to internal teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Manage proposal efforts, including supplier coordination and cost analysis to align with program requirements.
• Coordinate and conduct supplier site visits as needed to ensure program compliance, facilitate collaboration, and resolve issues.
• Lead a team in a fast-paced program environment, including rapid requirements execution, standard parts ordering, and scrap/spare/replacement planning.
• Serve as a GSC liaison to the Program Operations and GSC Execution IPTs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

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