Program Manager Supply Chain (Secret Clearance Required to Start)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

SP Launch and Missile Defense Systems (LMDS) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

LMDS is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to join their team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Chandler, Arizona.

The position requires that the candidate has an active Secret Clearance at time of application.

Job Description:

• Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a Program or collection of Programs.
• 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 Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
• 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.
• 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.

Position Responsibilities:

Focal point for managing Program Supply Chain throughout the Program life cycle from pursuit to contract close out. Responsible for;

• Supply Chain Management strategy, demand planning, BOM maintenance, coordination w/ logistics and procurement stakeholders, developing a Material Program Plan (MPP), and risk management.
• Manage the performance of the integrated supply chain cost, quality, & delivery.
• Material risk management, including identification, and mitigation planning and execution.
• Material budget development, sales forecasting and cost (EAC) management; EVMS if applicable.
• Cross functional coordination as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Procurement, and the IPT.
• Briefs Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost.

Additional Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance Required at time of application.
• Prefer Experience with Program Management and Earned Value Management.
• Must be willing to work at Chandler, AZ facility or willing to relocate within 6 months of hire.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 8+ years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management, OR a Master’s degree AND 6+ years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to attain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements
• Prior experience leading a team/process/project
• Experience with supplier management
• Direct experience interfacing with leadership
• SAP experience

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