RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager 2, Global Supply Chain Program Manager role to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on the F/A-18 and F-5 programs. This position will be onsite in El Segundo. The candidate will act as the Global Supply Chain F/A-18 Post Production and F-5 Program Manager and have overall supply chain and CAM responsibilities in a dynamic role with an adapting statement of work.

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.

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:

The F/A-18 GSCPM organization is responsible and accountable for supporting the development of strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for the F/A-18 program. The GSCPM acts as a secondary focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for Material CAM 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. This role 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. This role is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution. This role briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting program cost and schedule performance.

Position Responsibilities:

This F/A-18 GSCPM Manager 2, Global Supply Chain Program Manager will specifically hold responsibility over the entirety of the supply chain for post-production, spares, repair of repairable, and service life modifications for the F/A-18 and F-5 programs. This role will create and execute a strategy to successfully manage the supply chain, both internal functions and external supplier partners, including coordination and collaboration with various other internal organizations like program management, business management, engineering, and operations.

• Lead supply chain Program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution

• Acts as a liaison across the enterprise for supply chain activities, working across functions and departments to drive sound business decisions for program execution and process optimization.

• Provides robust leadership and regularly interfaces with Program Management, GSC Program Management, Business Management, and Product Support

• Functional management responsibilities include staffing, labor management, employee development, program support, and directly managing 3-5 individuals.

• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels

• Candidate will be expected to build and maintain relationships across multiple program IPTs.

• Manages important projects & priorities.

• Acts as an advisor to leadership and internal customers.

• The selected candidate must be a self-starter with strong organization skills, have a high level of attention to detail, and possess effective communication skills. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning OR a Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with at least 9 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning

• Must have Supply Chain Experience

• Must have EVMS or CAM experience

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business management, supply chain, MBA, or other relevant graduate education

• SAP experience

• NG EVMS certification or equivalent preferred

• Experience presenting to executive leadership and preparing executive level presentations

• Experience in supplier negotiations

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other project management certification

• Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel

Salary Range: $138,100.00 - $172,600.00

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.

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 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.