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Northrop Grumman is looking for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 that will be responsible and accountable for the execution of material and services content for within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. This position reports within Global Supply Chain function. This position is required to be full-time, on site in Woodland Hills, CA locations. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a US Government DoD Secret Clearance.
Essential Functions:
Coordinates cross-functionally with all of supply chain to ensure that the supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers. Responsible for the risk & issue management, cost account management (CAM) and budget oversight. Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, and make/buy plans. Leads supply chain program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
The location for this opportunity is Northridge, California.
Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree with 5 years experience or a Bachelor's Degree with 7 years' experience in the following areas: Program/Project Management, Global Supply Chain (GSC), and/or similar related areas.
- Experience leading a process, project and team.
- Experience with FAR/DFAR Procurement Compliance.
- This position requires an active DOD Secret Clearance, with investigation completed within the last 5 years, as well as ability to obtain a Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Traits to be Successful:
- Ability to think both strategically and develop detailed execution plans
- Ability and desire to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
- Self-driven, highly motivated, and committed to improvement, inter-team communication skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively to Senior Leadership as well as domestic and international government customers.
Skills Required
- Master's degree with 5 years of experience, or bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience, in program/project management, global supply chain, or related areas
- Experience leading a process, project, and team
- Experience with FAR/DFARS procurement compliance
- Active Department of Defense Secret clearance with investigation completed within the last 5 years
- Ability to obtain program special access within a reasonable period
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and domestic and international government customers
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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