RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager of Supply Chain Programs based out of Salt Lake City, UT. This position is responsible for supervising and managing multiple Supply Chain Project Managers in planning, executing, and successfully completing GSC projects within the allotted timeline and budget including managing Earned Value budgets and estimates. In addition to the ability to manage complex projects to completion across various functional organizations this role demands strong leadership qualities, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and follow-up skills.

The Manager of Supply Chain Programs is responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a Program or collection of Programs. He or she 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. He or she will develop the material strategy and lead the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP). He or she will ensure 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. He or she will lead GSC Program execution and will be accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution. He or she will brief the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.

Job Characteristics:

Scope:

• Manages a segment of a Product Line, Program, or function.

• Responsible for the direct supervision/management of the assigned Supply Chain Project Management staff.

• Responsible for providing objective-oriented guidance and direction to subordinates utilizing GSC Management’s guidelines & general policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Direct Work involvement:

• Fundamental understanding, and practical application of Program/Project Management relating to Supply Chain and its functional organizations

• Full working knowledge of procedures and practices. Executes department procedures that typically affect individual employees within own department. Interprets and executes policies and procedures that typically affect subordinate organizational units. Recommend modifications to operating policies.

• Develops a team of individuals capable of meeting the organizational, programmatical, business area, and corporate goals and objectives.

• Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation. Solutions may serve as precedent for future organizational decisions.

• Oversee Programs, Projects, and tasks assigned to the organizational group performed by non-exempt and/or exempt employees. May accomplish results through lower-level subordinate supervisors or through experienced exempt employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.

• Program Manager responsibilities include planning and Program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages.

• Frequent contact with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of Programs/Projects or contracts.

• Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal external representatives concerning specifics operations.

Decision-Making & Discretion/Latitude:

• Makes decisions that support accomplishment of GSC objectives.

• Decisions affect the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations or failure to complete assignments would normally result in serious delays to assigned projects resulting in considerable expenditure of additional time, human resources and funds.

• Works under consultative direction toward organizational long-range goals and objectives. Task assignments are often self-initiated with considerable latitude for independent judgment. Virtually self-supervisory

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and coach personnel to ensure Programs/Projects are completed on time and on budget including developing and defining project goals, scope, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with functional and cross-functional team members, GSC management, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure that, prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s)-plan(s) have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies.

• Oversea the creation of comprehensive material support plans to be shared with functional and cross-functional team members, GSC Management, and stakeholders.

• Manage team and associated tasks in accordance with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards and those of the company.

• Lead and coordinate Program/Project staffing and resources to ensure project milestones are met, budgetary targets are achieved, and quality standards are upheld.

• Monitor Program/Project progress and ensure detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables are completed and presented.

• Identify, minimize, and mitigate project risks throughout the project life cycle utilizing accepted and established metrics employed within the organization.  

• Proactively engage and communicate Programs/Projects stakeholders.

• Manage budgeting and forecasting, ensuring projects are completed within the approved budget and period of performance.

• Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

• Challenge impediments to excellence and continuous improvement.

• Lead others through dynamic and fluid environments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years in Global Supply Chain and/or Program/Project Management experience or related field, Master's Degree with a minimum of 6 years in Global Supply Chain and/or Program/Project Management experience or related field; OR 12 years of Global Supply Chain and/or Program/Project Management experience or related field, in lieu of degree.

• US citizenship

• Able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance

• A minimum of 3 years of team lead or direct supervisory experience

• Budget Management experience

• Project plan creation and maintenance experience

• Relationship management experience

• Experienced in FAR/DFAR requirements

• Experienced Microsoft Office Suite user; Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

​Preferred Qualifications

• Project/Program Management Professional (PMP, PgMP), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Project Management Expert (CPRME) Certification

• Experience as a Cost Account Manager within an EVMS-monitored program

• Advanced FAR/DFAR familiarity and experience

• Lean and Six Sigma Training and/or Certification

• US Government issued Secret Clearance

• Advanced utilization of data analytics, Key Performance Indicators (leading and lagging) experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.