Supply Chain Project Manager - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Project Manager – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Chandler, AZ , you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.       Seeking a highly skilled candidates to oversee complex propulsion components and drive successful program execution. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of supplier performance, ensuring alignment with program objectives, and delivering on-time results.  This role requires a leadership mindset, strong technical acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. In this job, you will: • Lead program execution for propulsion-related supplier activities, ensuring milestones are met, and objectives are achieved. • Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities to mitigate challenges and optimize supplier performance. • Track supplier milestone completion and invoicing for forecast accuracy • Drive resolution of technical issues in collaboration with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and other stakeholders. • Provide frequent, detailed program status updates to internal teams, ensuring leadership and stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and solutions. • Manage and overseeing proposal efforts, including supplier coordination and cost analysis to align with program requirements. • Coordinate and conduct supplier site visits as needed to ensure program compliance, facilitate collaboration, and drive issue resolution. • Lead a team of individuals in a dynamic, fast-paced Program environment with responsibilities including rapid requirements execution, standard parts ordering, scrap/spare/replacement planning and serve as a GSC liaison to the Program Operations and GSC Execution IPTs • Other duties as assigned This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.   Basic Qualifications for Level 3: • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance • Basic Qualifications for Level 4: • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance   Preferred Qualifica