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 – 3, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Promontory, UT. As a Global Supply Chain Program Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, budget, and execution of all material and services content for a portfolio of programs.
Responsibilities:
Leads a team of Material Program Managers that are responsible 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
Oversees Program Managers 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
Oversees and develops the material strategy 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 for responsible program portfolio
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
Oversee briefings to the PMO and executive management on program status and any necessary action plans to address issues affecting program supply chain cost and schedule performance
Leads team to 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
Acts as the escalation path for the PMO to address issues in program execution related to the supply chain
Expected Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, supply chain or related field – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience
People management experience
Proven ability to lead, develop, and build a high performing team by providing clear direction, fostering collaboration, and ensuring accountability to objectives
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 and comfort level working and supporting Earned Value Management requirements
Experience implementing and executing material program plans to meet program objectives
Expertise in supporting complex proposals of significant value
Skilled in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate feedback in a manner that fosters collaboration, trust, and builds positive relationships
Ability to mentor and motivate others to meet complex objectives
Competence to work in an integrated team environment and influence change
Skilled and comfortable communicating and interfacing with high level leadership
Knowledge and experience in government contracting requirements and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.)
Skill set to work through others to influence change and drive objectives
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Preferred Requirements:
Master of Business Administration
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
Ability to communicate complex technical information internal customers
Experience and understanding FAR/DFAR provisions including the requirements necessary to maintain a government approved contractor approved purchasing system (CPSR)
Ability to communicate complex technical information to internal and external customers
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience
- People management experience; proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
- Prior program or project management experience executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity
- Experience and comfort supporting Earned Value Management requirements
- Experience implementing and executing material program plans to meet program objectives
- Expertise in supporting complex proposals of significant value
- Skilled in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate with senior leadership
- Ability to mentor and motivate others to meet complex objectives
- Competence to work in an integrated team environment and influence change
- Knowledge and experience in government contracting requirements and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, ITAR)
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- 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
- Experience and understanding of FAR/DFARS provisions including requirements to maintain a contractor purchasing system (CPSR)
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to internal and external customers
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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