Manager Supply Chain Programs 1

Northrop Grumman; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 104,500 - 156,700; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Senior Supply Chain/Program Manager to lead the Global Supply Chain for the PMO and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, risk management, and deep collaboration with engineering, operations, and suppliers. Travel up to 25% is expected and a Secret/Top Secret readiness is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in business/ops management with 5+ years in supply chain or program management.
• Master’s degree is preferred for advanced roles and leadership positions.
• Experience leading teams and managing budgets, schedules, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Supply Chain Professionals accountable to PMO for Global Supply Chain.
• Oversees fulfillment of material budgets and PMO commitments.
• Manages program execution: budgets, resources, forecasting, schedule, risk, and supplier performance.
• Develops material strategy and negotiates budgets with PMO for responsible program portfolio.
• Ensures complete schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, procurement and subcontracts strategies before execution.
• Develops mitigation plans for supply chain risks and issues.
• Delivers briefings to PMO and executives on program status and actions.
• Drives cost reduction and efficiency improvements across the supply chain.
• Collaborates with engineering, operations, quality to meet production needs within budget.
• Acts as escalation path for PMO on supply chain issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Mgmt/Program Mgmt, Supply Chain or Operations Mgmt

Master’s degree in Business Mgmt or Admin, Global Supply Chain, or Project Management

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Microsoft Office Suite

Reading technical drawings

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Supply Chain Professionals that are responsible 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
• Oversees GSC team 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
• Oversees and develops the material strategy 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 for responsible program portfolio
• 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
• Oversee briefings to the PMO and executive management on program status and any necessary action plans to address issues affecting program supply chain cost and schedule performance
• Leads team to 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
• Acts as the escalation path for the PMO to address issues in program execution related to the supply chain

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Mgmt/Program Mgmt, Supply Chain or Operations Mgmt, OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Mgmt/Program Mgmt, Supply Chain or Operations Mgmt, OR a High School Diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience in Business Mgmt/Program Mgmt, Supply Chain or Operations Mgmt.
• 1 years of team leader and/or people management experience
• Business Management experience
• Ability to attain and maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Mgmt or Admin, Global Supply Chain, or Project Management
• Aerospace and Defense experience
• Solid understanding of supply chain and program management principles, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills with proven ability to develop and maintain strong internal/external customer relationships
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of internal leadership and externally to suppliers
• Ability to work under limited supervision – No instructions needed on routine work, and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments
• Experience with demonstrated leadership and people management skills with the ability to model and promote a strong sense of engagement, teamwork, and cooperation
• Earned Value experience
• Cost Account Management exposure
• High proficiency working in SAP, Tableau, and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documents
• Experience and understanding FAR/DFAR provisions including the requirements necessary to maintain a government approved contractor approved purchasing system (CPSR)
• Knowledge and experience with ITAR and EAR requirements
• Active U.S. Government Secret/Top Secret clearance

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00

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.