Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to join our Global Supply Chain Program Management (GSCPM) organization, overseeing a portfolio of programs within the Platform Sustainment & Modernization Operating Unit (OU). This is a fully onsite role in Lake Charles, LA, offering close engagement with program, manufacturing, and supply chain teams as we support critical sustainment and modernization efforts for our customers.
In this leadership role, you will be responsible, accountable, and empowered to drive operational efficiency, strategy, planning, and execution for the Global Supply Chain (GSC) statement of work across your assigned program portfolio. You will report to the Operating Unit Global Supply Chain Program Manager (OU GSC PM) and operate in a fast-paced environment, leading process improvements, tools and metrics, data integration, and cross-functional coordination with key GSC and program stakeholders.
As a leader, you:
Act with integrity and uphold the highest ethical standards in everything you do.
Enable your team to achieve predictable, balanced results while satisfying internal and external partners.
Treat all people with respect and model personal growth and continuous development.
Build and sustain an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.
Develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively so people feel engaged and connected to their work.
Deliver excellence, drive continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure all supply chain commitments are met; develop and execute integrated mitigation and opportunity plans to address organizational and programmatic risks and opportunities.
Develop material strategies and lead GSC activities through all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
Serve as a GSCPM focal point with Responsibility, Accountability, and Action (RAA) to the Operating Unit, in partnership with the OU GSC PM.
Develop and execute GSC strategies in support of program build and sustainment, with a focus on affordability, operational efficiency, safety, and first-time quality.
Ensure accurate integration and management of cost and schedule data in support of the Earned Value Management (EVM) baseline.
Lead proposal management activities to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality submittals.
Manage material financials in support of program portfolio financial and performance goals.
Brief senior management on status, risks, and issues affecting cost, schedule, and supply chain performance.
Demonstrate self-motivation, proactiveness, strong organization, attention to detail, and highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience, in supply chain, business management, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a team and/or direct people management
Experience with general procurement and subcontract execution workflows
Experience with manufacturing and purchasing workflows.
Experience with material receipt forecasting
U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a technical discipline
Experience in supply chain management on a major defense program, and/or management of development, production, and maintenance/repair operations projects
Direct experience interfacing with senior leadership.
SAP/S4/ MES/IMRO experience
Experience with FAR/ DFAR
Understanding of procurement requirements for USG customers
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Experience executing and managing service agreements with major suppliers
- Experience with proposal management in a program or capture
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience, or master's degree with at least 6 years of experience, in supply chain, business management, or a related field
- At least 3 years of team leadership or direct people management experience
- Experience with general procurement and subcontract execution workflows
- Experience with manufacturing and purchasing workflows
- Experience with material receipt forecasting
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a technical discipline
- Supply chain management experience on a major defense program or management of development, production, and maintenance or repair operations projects
- Direct experience interfacing with senior leadership
- SAP, S/4, MES, or IMRO experience
- Experience with FAR and DFARS
- Understanding of procurement requirements for U.S. government customers
- Earned Value Management experience
- Experience executing and managing service agreements with major suppliers
- Experience with proposal management in a program or capture environment
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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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