Program Manager 2 (Supplier Management Team Lead)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager 2, Supplier Management Team Lead in Melbourne, FL to independently evaluate programmatic and technical trade space and lead requirements analysis, trade studies, risk management, and vendor oversight. The role requires strong program management experience and a background in managing complex supplier relationships.

The selected candidate will oversee supplier selection, procurement, and performance across all program phases, coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor's in STEM and 9 years) of related experience.
• Must have active U.S. government Secret clearance (with a background check within 6 years) and ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating cross-functional efforts.
• Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and EVMS.
• Experience in supplier management and contract oversight.
• Background in project/program management, engineering, capture efforts, or business management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of the Supplier Management Team (SMT) including engineers, subcontract admin, supplier QA, logistics engineers, scheduler, and cost/material planner.
• Monitor baselines, EV measures, and action on deviations to maintain conformance with the baseline.
• Perform Earned Value management of material control accounts.
• Lead supplier performance activities across planning, proposals, new capability development, production, testing, deliveries, and sustainment.
• Review supplier documentation (proposals, test procedures, cost/schedule reports, and software docs).
• Report supplier status to Program Managers, GSC managers, and IPT Management.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Engineering leadership

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Earned value management (EVMS)

Cost Account Management (CAM)

Supplier management

Requirements development

Trade studies

Proposal evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years

Master’s degree + 8 years

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

Top Secret

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. 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.

SMT Lead responsibilities

• 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.

Values

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Company Information

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.