Global Supply Chain Program Manager 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Global Supply Chain Programs Manager 3 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is for Advanced Weapons in our Woodland Hills, CA facility.

The Global Supply Chain Program Manager 3 will lead the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Planning team with end‑to‑end supply chain initiatives for Advanced Weapons programs. 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 Advanced Weapons Business Unit, driving the GSC Planning strategy and inputs for competitive and compliant proposals.

### Key Responsibilities:

The Global Supply Chain Program Manager 3 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 Advanced Weapons Business Unit, 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.
• Acts as an advisor to leadership and customers.
• 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 programs and departments.

### Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project/Business Management, OR a Master’s degree with 6 years of the same, OR a High School Diploma/Equivalent with 12 years with the same type of experience
• 5+ years of experience leading supply chain teams of 10+ individuals with processes, and/or projects from conception to completion.
• 3+ years of experience managing suppliers.
• 3+ years of experience with program management tools such as EVMS/IMS, baselining and EAC’s to plan for, identify, estimate, cost, acquire, schedule, and retire resources needed to satisfy program requirements within organizational constraints.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance

### Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Particularly strong in PowerPoint & Excel)
• Direct experience interfacing with leadership
• Costpoint/SAP experience.
• Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Current Secret Security Clearance or Higher

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Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.