Security-Cleared Program Manager: Supplier Management Lead

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking a Program Manager 2, Supplier Management Team Lead to lead supplier management activities for our Aeronautics Systems portfolio. You will oversee requirements analysis, trade studies, risk management, and vendor oversight in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8–10+ years of related experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage EVMS, IMS, and supplier performance across all

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8–10 years of related experience, or Master’s with 7–9 years.
• Experience leading supplier management in complex programs.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SMT efforts across engineering, subcontract administration, and QA.
• Monitor technical performance baselines and cost/schedule status.
• Lead EVMS management of material control accounts and supplier oversight.
• Oversee supplier performance from planning to sustainment in all phases.
• Review supplier documentation and provide status reports to leadership.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with minimal supervision.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Engineering leadership

Systems Development Lifecycle

EVMS / CAM experience

Risk and opportunity management

Security clearance eligibility (Secret

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM (preferred)

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking a Program Manager 2, Supplier Management Team Lead to lead supplier management activities for our Aeronautics Systems portfolio. You will oversee requirements analysis, trade studies, risk management, and vendor oversight in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8–10+ years of related experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage EVMS, IMS, and supplier performance across all