Northrop Grumman Missions Systems, Microelectronics Center has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Global Supply Chain Program Management organization overseeing our Foundries, Testing, Advance Packaging (FTAP) OU. This leadership position will be located onsite in Linthicum, Maryland. This Global Supply Chain Program Manager 2 will be responsible, accountable and have the authority for operational efficiency, strategy, planning, and execution associated with the GSC statement of work for FTAP. This role is part of the GSC Program Management team and will be challenged to resolve issues and implement solutions, in a fast-paced environment – including process improvements, tools, metrics, data integration, and coordination and collaboration with key GSC and program stakeholders.
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.
Key functions for this role include:
Coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed to address any organizational or programmatic risks and opportunities
Develops material strategy and leads the activities in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP);
The Manager will serve as a focal point with Responsibility, Accountability, and Action (RAA) to the Operating Unit Leader within the GSCPM team
Responsible for developing and executing GSC strategies to support the build process on the program, with focus on achieving affordability, operational efficiency, safety and first-time quality targets
Responsible for the accurate integration and management of cost and schedule data in support of the Earned Value Management baseline
Proposal management to ensure the timely and quality submittal of Prime proposals
Management of material financials in support of Program financial goals
Briefs the executive management on the status and issues affecting cost and schedule performance
Self-motivated and proactive, organized and detail oriented
Highly effective interpersonal skills, commitment to fostering an engaging environment for others and excellent communication skills
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years or a Masters degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, business management or other related field.
- 3+ years of prior experience leading a team or direct people management
- Experience with general procurement and subcontract execution workflows
- Experience with general manufacturing and purchasing workflows
- Experience with material receipt forecasting
- U.S citizen and ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering and/or technical discipline
- Experience in supply chain management on a major program in defense and/or management in development or production projects
- Direct experience interfacing with executive leadership
- SAP experience
- Earned Value Management experience
- Experience executing and managing service agreements with major suppliers
- Experience with proposal management
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with minimum 8 years or Master's with minimum 6 years in supply chain, business management or related field
- 3+ years prior experience leading a team or direct people management
- Experience with general procurement and subcontract execution workflows
- Experience with general manufacturing and purchasing workflows
- Experience with material receipt forecasting
- U.S. citizen and ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering and/or technical discipline
- Experience in supply chain management on a major program in defense and/or management in development or production projects
- Direct experience interfacing with executive leadership
- SAP experience
- Earned Value Management experience
- Experience executing and managing service agreements with major suppliers
- Experience with proposal management
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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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