Manager Supply Chain Programs 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the GSC Program Management organization. This leadership position will be located onsite in San Diego, El Segundo or Palmdale, California. This is a 100% onsite, in program space position, with no opportunity for telework.
This position reports to the Global Supply Chain Program Management Director under the Air Dominance Division for the Aeronautics Systems Sector. The Manager will serve as the primary focal point with Responsibility Accountability and Action (RAA) to the Business Unit (BU) Business Management Director. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing GSC strategies to support the program, with focus on achieving affordability, operational efficiency, safety and first-time quality targets. Candidate is responsible for activities and knowledge within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain organization. Exhibits end-to-end supply chain competency as well as supply chain business acumen.
This role is part of the GSC Program Management team and will be challenged to resolve issues and implement solutions, in a quick fast-paced environment - including process improvements, tools, metrics, data integration, and coordination and collaboration with key GSC and program stakeholders. Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of direct reports, in which you carry functional management and day-to day guidance

Establish and maintain the strategic vision for the financial management - labor and material - of the GSC organization

EV / CAM guidance to GSC Operating Unit (OU) Program Managers

Operating Unit (OU) and Business Unit (BU) non-labor sales/forecasting

Responsible for processes and activities within supply chain related operations to support annual operating plan within GSC across the sector.

Support GSC and business management leadership in developing a rigorous annual operating plan process which includes training and mentoring of GSC support staff

Help develop monthly forecasts for material sales in coordination with Operating Unit GSC Program Managers

Conduct variance analysis to submitted forecasts

Support GSCPM staff through the analysis, oversight, and status of material and IWO, delivery schedules, suppliers' commitments, risks and opportunities

Oversight of key subcontractor and IWO partner cost performance

Prep for and support monthly Pre-Close reviews, EAC reviews, monthly material sales reviews, and GSC portfolio reviews

Support the associated data collection and submission, as needed

We are seeking a qualified professional who is proficient in analyzing large amounts of data, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and who can confidently interact with and influence all levels of the organization

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree with 5 years of experience in business management, project management, program management, global supply chain, finance and/or business management related functions OR a Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience in business management, project management, program management, global supply chain, finance and/or business management related functions