Manager Supply Chain Programs 2
Northrop GrummanDescription
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 in the Global Supply Chain Program Management organization. This leadership position will be located onsite in Rancho Bernardo, California.
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. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
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.
This role is for a RQ-4 GSC Program Manager 2 and will be responsible, accountable and have the authority for the operational efficiency, strategy, planning, and execution associated with the GSC statement of work (SOW) for the RQ-4 Program. This role is part of the GSC Program Management team and will be challenged to resolve issues and implement solutions, in a fast-paced environment – including process improvements, tools, metrics, data integration, and coordination and collaboration with key GSC and program stakeholders.
Essential Functions:
Coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed to address any organizational or programmatic risks and opportunities related to procurement supply chain
The Manager will serve as a focal point with Responsibility, Accountability, and Action (RAA) to the Operating Unit Leader within the GSCPM team
Responsible for developing and executing GSC strategies to support the build process on the program, with focus on achieving affordability, operational efficiency, safety and first-time quality targets
Responsible for the accurate integration and management of cost and schedule data in support of the Earned Value Management baseline
Proposal management to ensure the timely and quality submittal of Prime proposals
Management of material financials in support of Program financial goals
Schedule performance
Risk/opportunity management
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning or accounting, OR a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning or accounting OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 9 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning or accounting
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or project
Must have knowledge of FAR and DFARS
Must have SAP experience
Experience conducting presentations to and collaborating with Senior Leadership
At minimum, an active U.S. Government Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
CAM Experience or Training
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Must have ability to create presentations that proficiently present problems and propose solutions to senior level management. An advanced level of proficiency in the use of Excel (pivot tables, vlookups etc) is preferred.
Master Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
Risk mitigation experience
Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e. Cost Reimbursable type contracts)
Experience with financial forecasting and modeling