Director Supply Chain Programs 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a  Director, Supply Chain Programs 1,  located in ​ Salt Lake City, UT , you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. FT remote work is not available. The Supply Chain Program Director within our Launch and Exploration Division will be the main focal point for the for the entire GEM program, coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all GSC commitments are met and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks, issues, and/or opportunities related to GSC and the suppliers. Responsible, accountable, and have authority for the operational, efficiency, strategy, planning, and execution for the GEM program. In this job you will: Accountable to the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that supply chain commitments are met for 2 programs with an estimated material spend of $1.8B . Program Manager accountable to meet estimate at complete material budget requirements to support the PMO financial commitments Accountable for supply chain program execution including material budget, resource planning, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process including leading the material estimating process and establishing and negotiating the budget with the PMO 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 Ensures mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers or supply chain execution Briefs the PMO and executive management on program status and any necessary action plans to address issues affecting program supply chain cost and schedule performance Lead and drive initiatives to reduce cost and improve efficiency Work cohesively with leaders in other disciplines such as engineering, operations, quality, and other personnel to manage material performance and ensure delivery of hardware to support production needs within budget Position requires on-site presence and travel between three major production facilities in northern Utah Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 10+ years’ experience in program management, project management, purchasing, or related field - OR - Master's degree and 8+ years' experience in program management, project management, purchasing, or related field Prior program or project management experience successfully executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity Ability to