Northrop Grumman · 11 hours ago
Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 - R10222335
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$175K/yr - $263K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 to join their Global Supply Chain organization. The role involves overseeing supply chain commitments, developing material strategies, and managing program execution to ensure successful outcomes.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the program lifecycle
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
Material cost and schedule management (EAC) using Earned Value Management
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
Cross functional coordination as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Operations, Quality Mission Excellence (QME), Procurement, and PMO IPT leads
Material risk management, including identification, and mitigation planning and execution
Briefs Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement, OR a Master's Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 11 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals or procurement
Must have a minimum of 5 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
Must have previous experience in Supply Chain
At minimum, an active DoD Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Preferred
Strong communications skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders
Experience with a broad range of supply chain issues, including supplier management, risk management, large and complex proposals, terms and conditions, negotiations, contract types (fixed price and cost type), and post award management
Post-graduate degree in Supply Chain or related field
Demonstrated experience developing and growing teams and shaping a performing culture
Demonstrated success in managing large, complex programs and/or organizations
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
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