Manager Supply Chain Programs - Level 1
Northrop GrummanRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a highly qualified and energetic leader for the position of Manager 1 Supply Chain Programs to join our team in Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ. This is an onsite position. No relocation will be provided. This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This individual will be responsible and accountable for the planning and execution of the supply chain strategy for all material and services content for a Program or portfolio of Programs. Key responsibilities include program planning (i.e. developing a procurement plan for subcontracts and material while aligning Global Supply Chain (GSC) resources to meet that plan), supply chain metrics (i.e. on-time to place, on-time to need), supplier performance (i.e. line of balance, material status, supplier risk/opportunity management), and financial management (i.e. budget, sales forecasting of subcontract milestones and material). The GSC PM will lead teams to ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements support the program plan. If anything falls off plan, the GSC PM will be responsible to steer resources to address as appropriate. Acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire supply chain 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. Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance. Additional Job Responsibilities: Serve as the primary supply chain interface to Program Management Offices (PMOs), coordinating across Subcontracts, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, Contracts, and Operations to ensure commitments are executed on cost and schedule. Lead end-to-end supply chain execution for assigned development and production programs, aligning material strategies, supply plans, and subcontract activities with customer requirements, program milestones, and business priorities. Manage subcontract and supplier performance throughout the program lifecycle by overseeing SOW requirements, deliverables, technical and contractual compliance, and risk mitigation, while participating in recurring weekly supplier calls to review status, address issues, and drive accountability for cost, schedule, and performance commitments. Support engineering qualification and new product introduction efforts by coordinating supplier qualifications, design reviews, test requirements, SDRL deliverables, and cross-functional execu…