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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 San Diego, CA.
The Global Supply Chain Program Manager 2 will lead the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Planning team with end‑to‑end supply chain initiatives for Triton Sustainment. In this role you will partner with Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Mission Assurance, and lead cross-functional teams managing major supplier efforts by providing Program Management leadership, team leadership, and direction in support of multi-million-dollar programs. You will also lead proposal efforts across the Sustainment portfolio, driving the GSC Planning strategy and inputs for competitive and compliant proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
The Global Supply Chain Program Manager 2 will lead the GSC Planning team to manage supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance, inclusive of the following:
- Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a collection of Programs within the Triton Sustainment Portfolio, including leading GSC Planning inputs and strategy for proposals.
- Acts as a focal point for the GSC Planning team 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.
- Leads supply chain program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, sales forecast, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
- Manages the GSC teams’ rhythm to align with program and organizational priorities to minimize distractions.
- Ensures the team is utilizing the appropriate metrics and indicators to manage and improve performance.
- Participates in development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including leading GSC Planning proposal scope, estimates, and schedules for the Business Unit.
- The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
- Candidate must be an effective communicator and will be expected to build relationships across multiple departments.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning, operations 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, operations 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, the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Particularly strong in PowerPoint & Excel)
- SAP experience.
- Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements
- Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
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