Manager Supply Chain Programs 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain Program Management (GSCPM) team. This leadership role is an onsite, full-time opportunity located in Melbourne, Florida . The position may also require up to 25% travel to supplier locations and other Northrop Grumman sites. The Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 will have cost, schedule, and technical responsibility for a key program GSC effort in the Development Operating Unit. Key Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP). • 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. • Leads 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. • Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance. • Leads a team of individuals in a dynamic, fast-paced Program environment with supply chain Program execution responsibilities • Integration of requirements vertically and horizontally across the project to ensure successful execution • Work with multiple engineering teams and cross-functional departments • Participate in contract negotiations and contract changes as required • Enforces Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and drives collaboration with Business Management function to ensure favorable supplier financial performance. • Support critical Customer meetings and data calls as required. • Other duties as assigned The Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 is responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a Program or collection of Programs. 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. 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: opera