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 Global Supply Chain Program Manager 2, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Magna and Corinne, UT and does require work at both locations.
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept:
Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a Program or collection of Programs
Acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers
Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP)
Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have completed and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies
Leads supply chain Program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, sales forecasting, EAC performance, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution
Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance
Position Responsibilities:
Focal point for managing Program Supply Chain throughout the Program life cycle from pursuit to contract close out. Responsible for;
Supply Chain Management strategy, demand planning, BOM maintenance, coordination w/ logistics and procurement stakeholders, developing a Material Program Plan (MPP), and risk management
Manage the performance of the integrated supply chain cost, quality, & delivery
Material risk management, including identification, and mitigation planning and execution
Material budget development, sales forecasting and cost (EAC) management; EVMS if applicable
Cross functional coordination as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Procurement, and the IPT
Briefs Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience in supply chain, operations, business, or program management – OR –Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience in supply chain, operations, business, or program management
Prior program or project management experience successfully executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity
Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques, practices
Demonstrated experience in supporting proposals and major subcontractor management
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements
Strong business acumen to support analysis of supplier impacts on business unit financials for both externally and internally funded scope
Ability to work onsite at both Promontory and Bacchus, UT locations
Skilled and comfortable communicating and interfacing with high level leadership and customer
Ability to work initiatives that impact long-term program goals and mitigate risks in addition to urgent requirements to support day-to-day operations
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field
Experience in leading supply chain activities in the Aerospace and Defense industry
3+ years leading and/or managing teams
Prefer Experience with Program Management and Earned Value Management
CAM Certification
Experience and understanding FAR/DFAR provisions including the requirements necessary to maintain a government approved contractor approved purchasing system (CPSR)
Capability to read technical drawings and documents
Understanding of hardware, material requirements, and critical suppliers for solid rocket motors
High Proficiency working with MRP/ERP systems
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years experience in supply chain, operations, business, or program management.
- Prior program or project management experience executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity.
- Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques and practices.
- Demonstrated experience supporting proposals and major subcontractor management.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams to meet cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
- Strong business acumen to analyze supplier impacts on business unit financials for external and internal scope.
- Ability to work onsite at both Promontory (Magna) and Bacchus (Corinne) UT locations.
- Skilled and comfortable communicating and interfacing with high-level leadership and customers.
- Ability to work initiatives that impact long-term program goals and mitigate risks as well as urgent day-to-day requirements.
- Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
- Experience leading supply chain activities in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
- 3+ years leading and/or managing teams.
- Experience with Program Management and Earned Value Management (EVMS).
- CAM Certification.
- Experience and understanding of FAR/DFAR provisions and contractor purchasing system (CPSR) requirements.
- Capability to read technical drawings and documents.
- Understanding of hardware, material requirements, and critical suppliers for solid rocket motors.
- High proficiency working with MRP/ERP systems.
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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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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