Subcontract Program Manager 2

Relocation assistance is not available. Travel is required, up to 10% of the time.

About the role

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.

As a Subcontracts Program Manager 2 located in Chandler, Arizona, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining possible from day one. Full-time remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire supply chain and coordinate cross-functionally to ensure all supply chain commitments are met.
• Develop mitigation plans to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers.
• Develop the material strategy and lead activities for Global Supply Chain (GSC) in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
• Ensure 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.
• Lead supply chain Program execution and be accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
• Brief the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.
• Serve as the focal point for managing Program Supply Chain throughout the Program life cycle from pursuit to contract close out.
• Manage a team of direct reports, specifically Supplier Management Team (SMT) Leads, including performance management, coaching, and development.
• Serve as an SMT Lead when needed to directly drive supplier management activities and ensure execution of program commitments.
• Oversee Supply Chain Management strategy, demand planning, BOM maintenance, coordination with logistics and procurement stakeholders, developing a Material Program Plan (MPP), and risk management.
• Manage the performance of the integrated supply chain cost, quality, and delivery.
• Handle material risk management, including identification, mitigation planning, and execution.
• Develop material budget, sales forecasting, and cost (EAC) management; EVMS if applicable.
• Coordinate cross-functionally as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Procurement, and the IPT.
• Brief Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management, or a Master’s degree and 6+ years of related experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to attain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements.
• Prior experience leading a team, process, or project.
• Experience with supplier management.
• Direct experience interfacing with leadership.
• SAP experience.
• Experience with Program Management and Earned Value Management.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years).

Pay

Primary level salary range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00. 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.