Global Supply Chain Program Manager 2 (Secret Clearance Required to Start)

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Division offers exciting opportunities for individuals looking to take part in the development and deployment of cutting-edge space technologies. With a focus on innovation, the Space Division is a leader in designing, building, and launching satellites, space vehicles, and related systems for government and commercial customers. Working in this dynamic environment requires a team of highly skilled and motivated professionals who are eager to explore the possibilities of space exploration.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Space Division team, we have an opening for a Global Supply Chain Program Manager Level 2 for our Redondo Beach, CA location. Role reports to a Director, Global Supply Chain Programs, within the Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD).

This position requires a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Oversee day to day GSC program execution for an assigned work scope (Programs, Proposals, etc.)
• Lead weekly material coordination meetings with engineering leadership; coordination between GSC and program engineering as priorities evolve
• Liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Mission Assurance/Quality, and GSC functional organizations
• Creation, maintenance, improvement, and oversight of relevant program GSC metrics to track acquisition/execution status & GSC performance
• Create, track, and manage GSC related risks and opportunities; look at risk factors (industry knowledge, Supplier Management ratings, SAMS/Scorecards, Commodity Engineering capacity reports etc.) to identify acquisition risks and effectively bring those to program attention via the program Risk/Opportunity process
• Effectively tracking multiple issues simultaneously through the GSC processes; presentations and concise reporting/tracking of issues to IPTs & Program Office
• Support and provide GSC inputs to frequent program proposal activities including ECPs, NTEs, BPEs, REAs and ROMs
• Support to IPTs including lien requests, reviews, parts obsolescence, material status, etc.
• Support and/or lead contract closeout activities
• Lead and/or provide inputs to Business team including GSC EVMS Control Account Management and/or support as needed
• Effectively tracking and managing material through the GSC processes; presentations and concise reporting/tracking of issues to IPTs & Program Office
• Support Project reviews, risk mitigation, parts obsolescence, Material status, IPT reviews, Configuration Change Board support etc.
• Problem solver that effectively works with cross functional/org teams
• Experienced in dynamic environments where there may have been schedule changes, part failures, design changes, testing failures etc.
• Support Control Account Managers and/or oversee CAM duties for supply chain labor and material where required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance
• Able to effectively utilize program management skills to drive program GSC execution across multiple organizations with differing priorities including effective use of soft skills (primarily knowledge-based leadership, tact, persuasion, negotiation, and interpersonal charisma)
• Self-motivated/proactive, organized, responsive, reliable, flexible, and detail oriented
• Desire to work cooperatively within a team of other senior GSCPMs and contribute
• Ability to develop, utilize, and apply data analytic tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Experienced in dynamic environments where there are schedule changes, part failures/issues, design changes, testing failures etc.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with a broad variety of personality types in a team environment
• Basic knowledge & familiarity with SAP
• Familiarity with Aerospace Materials and Processes (M&P) and associated suppliers
• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering experience OR Master’s Degree and 4 years of Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active SSBI and/or SCI
• Facility and experience working in SAP
• Experience supporting large & unique aerospace programs
• Demonstrated flexibility and agility, prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Experience and/or familiarity with key Northrop Grumman GSC functions including Advanced Planning (AP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Parts Management Integration (PMI)
• Prior GSC PM experience
• Experienced as a CAM and/or Northrop Grumman CAM Training

Experienced as a CAM and/or Northrop Grumman CAM training

Salary Range: $134,600 USD - $201,800 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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