Supply Chain Project Manager - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager at Level 3/4 to oversee propulsion-related supplier activities and drive program execution. You will manage supplier performance, risks, and milestones while coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a relevant engineering background and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Master’s/PhD with fewer years; additional experience may be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution for propulsion-related supplier activities, ensuring milestones are met and objectives achieved.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities to mitigate challenges and optimize supplier performance.
• Track supplier milestone completion and invoicing for forecast accuracy.
• Drive resolution of technical issues in collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Provide frequent, detailed program status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee proposal efforts, including supplier coordination and cost analysis.
• Coordinate and conduct supplier site visits to ensure program compliance and issue resolution.
• Lead a team in a dynamic program environment with rapid requirements execution and parts planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Supplier management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.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 Supply Chain Project Manager – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Chandler, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Seeking a highly skilled candidates to oversee complex propulsion components and drive successful program execution. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of supplier performance, ensuring alignment with program objectives, and delivering on-time results. This role requires a leadership mindset, strong technical acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

In this job, you will:

• Lead program execution for propulsion-related supplier activities, ensuring milestones are met, and objectives are achieved.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities to mitigate challenges and optimize supplier performance.
• Track supplier milestone completion and invoicing for forecast accuracy
• Drive resolution of technical issues in collaboration with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and other stakeholders.
• Provide frequent, detailed program status updates to internal teams, ensuring leadership and stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and solutions.
• Manage and overseeing proposal efforts, including supplier coordination and cost analysis to align with program requirements.
• Coordinate and conduct supplier site visits as needed to ensure program compliance, facilitate collaboration, and drive issue resolution.
• Lead a team of individuals in a dynamic, fast-paced Program environment with responsibilities including rapid requirements execution, standard parts ordering, scrap/spare/replacement planning and serve as a GSC liaison to the Program Operations and GSC Execution IPTs
• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Basic Qualifications for Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical background or engineering degree

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.

• overtime
• shift differential
• 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.
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.