Manager Supply Chain Programs 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Manager Supply Chain Programs – Level 1 in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This position will be supporting the Sentinel program.

This position will be responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, budget, and execution of all material and services content for a critical strategic program.

In this job, you will:

• Accountable to the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that supply chain commitments are met

• Is the Program Manager accountable to meet material budget requirements to support the PMO financial commitments

• Accountable for supply chain program execution including material budget, resource planning, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution

• Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process including leading the material estimating process and establishing and negotiating the budget with the PMO

• Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies

• Ensures mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers or supply chain execution

• Briefs the PMO and executive management on program status and any necessary action plans to address issues affecting program supply chain cost and schedule performance

• Lead and drive initiatives to reduce cost and improve efficiency

• Work cohesively with leaders in other disciplines such as engineering, operations, quality, and other personnel to manage material performance and ensure delivery of hardware to support production needs within budget

• Position requires on-site presence and travel between three major production facilities in northern Utah

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 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

• Prior program or project management experience successfully executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity

• Ability to work high level strategic initiatives that impact long-term business goals in addition to urgent requirements to support day to day operations

• Experience leading the implementation and executing material program plans to meet program objectives

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Knowledge and experience in government contracting requirements and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.)

• High Proficiency working with MRP/ERP systems

• Experience supporting Earned Value Management requirement

• Capability to read technical drawings and documents

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, foster strong teams, and embrace change.  

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00

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.

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.