Program Manager 2 (Supplier Management Team Lead)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector seeks a Program Manager 2, Supplier Management Team Lead in Melbourne, Florida. You will lead supplier performance, manage IMS/EVM processes, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver hardware and software solutions on complex programs.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8–10+ years of related experience, active clearance or ability to obtain Top Secret, and strong leadership across suppliers and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 10 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 8 years.
• Experience in project/program management and engineering.
• Active U.S. government Secret clearance required, with potential for Top Secret.
• Ability to lead and motivate engineering teams and manage IMS.
• Familiarity with EVMS and CAM/EV certifications and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SMT efforts across engineers, subcontract administrator, supplier quality assurance representatives, logistics engineers, schedule planner, and cost/material planner.
• Monitor technical baselines and performance measures; assess execution status and take action to maintain conformance with the baseline.
• Execute EVMS management of material control accounts (CAM/EV).
• Coordinate and manage the execution of all phases of supplier performance: planning, proposals, development, production, testing, deliveries, sustainment.
• Review supplier documentation and evaluations (e.g., proposals, test procedures, cost reports).
• Report supplier status to Program Managers, GSC managers, and IPT Management.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, diverse assignments, collaborative team setting across all levels.
• Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting.
• Verify End Item Data Packages (EIDPs) and SDRLs are reviewed and dispositioned.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Engineering

Capture efforts

Business management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field with 10 years of experience

Master's degree in STEM with 8 years of experience

Tools

EVMS

IMS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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’s Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Program Manager 2, Supplier Management Team Lead to join our team in Melbourne, Florida.

The candidate should have experience managing suppliers who provide hardware and software solutions and will independently evaluate the programmatic and technical trade space. The candidate will lead requirements analysis, technical trade studies, manage risks, recommending down-selections, and participate in Supplier Management Team overseeing vendor selection, procurement, and vendor oversight. Strong project management and cross project coordination skills are required.

The SMT Lead Will Be Responsible For

• Coordinating the efforts of the SMT, including engineers, the subcontracts administrator, supplier quality assurance representatives, logistics engineers, schedule planner, and cost/material planner
• Supports and monitors technical performance baselines, compares key subcontract technical performance measures, assesses execution status, and takes appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline
• Earned value (EV) management of material control accounts
• Coordinating and managing the execution of all phases of supplier performance, including planning, proposals, new capability development, production, testing, deliveries, and sustainment
• Conducting or coordinating review of supplier documentation (e.g., technical evaluations of proposals, acceptance test procedures, cost and schedule reports, software version description documents)
• Reporting supplier status to Program Managers, GSC managers, and IPT Management
• The selected candidate should thrive working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, engaged in significantly diverse assignments, within a collaborative team setting across all levels of the organization
• Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting process
• Verify that End Item Data Packages (EIDPs) and Subcontractor Data Requirements List (SDRLs) items are reviewed and dispositioned

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below
• Related experience includes a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management
• Must have an active U.S. government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in continuous evaluation)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Top-Secret clearance
• Proven ability to lead and motivate engineering teams, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals
• Experience in development and maintenance of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Familiarity with EVMS with experience managing budget and schedule as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing suppliers as part of a government/DOD contract
• Experience managing developmental programs
• Experience with T&M, CPIF, FFP contract types
• Requirements development/flow down
• Risk and Opportunity Management experience
• Technical evaluations of proposals
• CAM/EV Certification
• Repair management, DMSMS evaluations, MRP requirements
• Experience in supplier statement of work generation

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.