Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems 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. This leadership position will be located onsite in San Diego, CA.
The Global Supply Chain Program Manager 2 will lead the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Planning team with end‑to‑end supply chain initiatives for Triton Sustainment. In this role you will partner with Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Mission Assurance, and lead cross-functional teams managing major supplier efforts by providing Program Management leadership, team leadership, and direction in support of multi-million-dollar programs. You will also lead proposal efforts across the Sustainment portfolio, driving the GSC Planning strategy and inputs for competitive and compliant proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
The Global Supply Chain Program Manager 2 will lead the GSC Planning team to manage supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance, inclusive of the following:
- Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a collection of Programs within the Triton Sustainment Portfolio, including leading GSC Planning inputs and strategy for proposals.
- Acts as a focal point for the GSC Planning team 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.
- Leads supply chain program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, sales forecast, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
- Manages the GSC teams’ rhythm to align with program and organizational priorities to minimize distractions.
- Ensures the team is utilizing the appropriate metrics and indicators to manage and improve performance.
- Participates in development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including leading GSC Planning proposal scope, estimates, and schedules for the Business Unit.
- The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
- Candidate must be an effective communicator and will be expected to build relationships across multiple departments.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning, operations or accounting, OR a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning, operations or accounting
- Must have a minimum of 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or project
- Must have knowledge of FAR and DFARS
- Must have SAP experience
- Experience conducting presentations to and collaborating with Senior Leadership
- At minimum, the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Particularly strong in PowerPoint & Excel)
- SAP experience.
- Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements
- Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning, operations, or accounting; or master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience
- At least 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or project
- Knowledge of FAR and DFARS
- SAP experience
- Experience conducting presentations to and collaborating with senior leadership
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements
- Cost Account Manager experience
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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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