Director Supply Chain Programs 1

Northrop Grumman; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 176,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Director, Supply Chain Programs in Salt Lake City to lead the GEM program across two programs with a $1.8B spend. This on-site role requires collaboration with PMO, engineering, and operations to ensure schedules, budgets, and procurement plans are aligned with strategic goals.

The position emphasizes risk management, cost reduction, and leadership in a high-stakes environment, with travel to northern Utah facilities and ongoing interaction with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in program management or purchasing; or master’s with 8+ years.
• Experience managing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity.
• Ability to drive high-level strategic initiatives in addition to day-to-day operations.
• Experience supporting Earned Value Management requirements.
• Experience leading material program plans and mitigating risks.
• Strong communication and leadership to interact with high-level leadership.
• Knowledge of government contracting requirements (FAR/DFARS/ITAR).
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the PMO for the entire GSC organization across two programs with an estimated $1.8B spend.
• Program Manager accountable to meet budget and schedule commitments.
• Oversee material strategy, budgeting, and procurement strategies.
• Ensure complete schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement strategies before execution.
• Develop and execute mitigation plans for programmatic supply chain risks.
• Brief PMO and executives on status and action plans.
• Lead cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality and other disciplines to meet production needs within budget.
• Travel between three major production facilities in northern Utah.

Skills

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Earned Value Management

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring others

Government contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Director, Supply Chain Programs 1, located in Salt Lake City, UT, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. FT remote work is not available.

The Supply Chain Program Director within our Launch and Exploration Division will be the main focal point for the for the entire GEM program, coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all GSC commitments are met and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks, issues, and/or opportunities related to GSC and the suppliers. Responsible, accountable, and have authority for the operational, efficiency, strategy, planning, and execution for the GEM program.

In This Job You Will

• 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 for 2 programs with an estimated material spend of $1.8B.
• Program Manager accountable to meet estimate at complete 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
• Ensure 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years’ experience in program management, project management, purchasing, or related field - OR - Master's degree and 8+ years' experience in program management, project management, purchasing, or related field
• 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 and comfort level working and supporting Earned Value Management requirements
• Experience leading the implementation and executing material program plans to meet program objectives
• Skilled in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate feedback in a manner that fosters collaboration, trust, and builds positive relationships
• Ability to mentor and motivate others to meet complex objectives
• Competence to work in an integrated team environment and influence change
• Skilled and comfortable communicating and interfacing with high level leadership
• Knowledge and experience in government contracting requirements and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.)
• Skill set to work through others to influence change and drive objectives
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration
• Capability to read technical drawings and documents
• Understanding of hardware, material requirements, and critical suppliers for solid rocket motors
• Expertise in supporting complex proposals of significant value
• High Proficiency working with MRP/ERP systems
• Ability to communicate complex technical information internal customers
• Experience and understanding FAR/DFAR provisions including the requirements necessary to maintain a government approved contractor approved purchasing system (CPSR)
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to internal and external customers

Primary Level Salary Range: $176,100.00 - $264,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.