Manager Supply Chain Programs 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems  has an opening for a  Manager Supply Chain Programs 3  located onsite in  San Diego, CA .  This leadership position will be responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material content for the Fighter Network Systems Operating Unit . You will act as the main focal point for the Operating Unit for the entire supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met. What You Will Get To Do:

Leads a team of Supply Chain Professionals that are responsible 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 Oversees GSC team accountable to meet 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 Oversees and develops the material strategy 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 for responsible program portfolio 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 Ensures mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers or supply chain execution Oversee briefings to the PMO and executive management on program status and any necessary action plans to address issues affecting program supply chain cost and schedule performance Leads team to 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 Acts as the escalation path for the PMO to address issues in program execution related to the supply chain   Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, supply chain or related field  – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience People management experience Prior program or project management experience successfully executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity