Global Supply Chain Project Manager – Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

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 Global Supply Chain Project Manager – Level 4, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one supporting the Global Supply Chain efforts for the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) program.  

The primary location for this position is in Mclean, VA. Additional locations would be in Redondo Beach, CA, Chandler, AZ, or can be fully remote for the right candidate. The position will require up to 25% travel to vendor and other sites (depending on location). 

 

In this job, you will: 

• Lead supply chain execution and is accountable for horizontal and vertical integration, resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity and issue management, supplier performance, and resolution

• Brief the PMO, GSC PM, GSC Business Unit, Sector Leadership, and the external customer on the status and issues affecting the assigned IPT GSC cost, driving GSC Program risks/opportunities impacting schedule performance

• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed to address any organizational or programmatic risks and opportunities related to procurement supply chain 

• Support the lead Global Supply Chain Program Manager (GSC PM) on the program in tasks related to proposal leadership, management, strategy, integration, planning, and execution of GSC material, labor and services content for an assigned IPT and/or tasks 

• Ensure that prior to program or project execution, all elements of the proposed supply chain program(s) plans have complete, integrated and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement operation strategies

• Manage multifaceted projects through proposals, GSC processes, coordinates interdepartmental activity, directs communication, and coordinates with Suppliers and integrates efforts across all GSC functions

• Align project scope and deliverables with customer requirements and works closely with the technical community

• Assist the GSC PM Program execution for: 

• Resource planning 

• Material cost 

• Financial forecast 

• Supplier schedule performance 

• Risk & Opportunity management 

• Supply chain issue resolution 

• Support the GSC PM in all phases of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP). 

• Other duties as assigned 

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience (Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or Program Management), – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience  

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience leading a team, process, and/or projects 

• Previous experience in Supply Chain 

• Solid understanding of general procurement and subcontract execution workflows 

• Solid understanding of general manufacturing and purchasing workflows 

• Ability to communicate with multiple levels internal to the organization and externally to suppliers 

• Ability to create and foster enduring relationships internally and externally with suppliers

• Understanding of forecasting and planning with an emphasis on driving execution to need with an emphasis on working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedules 

 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Previous Aerospace Supply Chain experience, preferably in the Space Sector 

• MRP/ERP system experience 

• Track record working a supply chain program for a complex system integration application in a manufacturing environment

 

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.