Manager of Supply Chain Programs 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to work at its Palm Beach Gardens, Florida facility.  The chosen candidate will be a strong leader that is driven and able to drive performance through solid processes and systems in our supply chain organization.  This manager is responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for its Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) business unit, Advance Propulsion & Systems (AP&S) market segment.  This manager 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. The Northrop Grumman PS&C business unit is based in Elkton, Maryland and began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The Palm Beach Gardens location is the Air-breathing propulsion center of excellence specializing in the design, analysis and system integration of ramjets, scramjets and other advanced air-breathing propulsion systems. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is located a very short distance from the Atlantic Ocean.  You would be close to many top beaches, fishing, inland eco-tours, shopping, and restaurants.  Palm Beach Gardens also has many top golf choices and is home to The Professional Golfers Association of America and PGA National Resort. https://www.thepalmbeaches.com/explore-cities/palm-beach-gardens This Manager is responsible for leading a team of individual contributors that: Develops the material strategy and 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. The respective individual must be capable of leading through processes and systems that drive performance, seeing both the big picture and driving execution on tasks.

Lead team of material program managers (MPMs) in the organization, ensuring material requirements are satisfied for programs throughout program lifecycle – including proposal, design, and production. Provide management oversight for material forecasts to improve forecast accuracy. Establish standard operating and best practices to ensure 100% material availability on complex DoD projects. Develop appropriate processes, controls and performance