Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Essential Functions:
Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a Program or collection of projects within a Program. Acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for GSC duties 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. 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. Is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution. Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance. The selected candidate will be a high performing, experienced leader who is goal oriented and well equipped to partner with a wide range of stakeholders to support corporate, sector and division objectives.
Execution:
Provides leadership for the GSC organization in a matrixed environment, ensuring strategies and plans are aligned with the business unit
Leads process improvement initiatives and optimization efforts
Will participate in leadership meetings, collaborating across functions for supply chain solutions
Coordinate planning, budget management and execution of supplier events
Total Cost Management of GSC budget allocations
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement OR a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with at least 9 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
Must have Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience
At minimum, an active DoD Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
CAM certification and/or experience
GSC experience
Master's degree
Solid understanding of business systems
Supplier Management experience
Experience in GSC project management
Ability to deal effectively with change and challenges and helps others to do the same