CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Material Programs Manager 2 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Warner Robins, Georgia.
 

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
 

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.
 

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a Program or collection of Programs.

• Acts as a focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) on behalf of 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.

• 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.

• Manages the Material Planning teams rhythm to align with program and organizations priorities to minimize distractions.

• Manages important projects & priorities.

• Teams with GSC leadership to prioritize our approach.

• Set and manage expectations for meetings, to include planning and effectiveness.

• Ensure the team is utilizing the appropriate metrics and indicators to manage and improve performance.

• Acts as an advisor to leadership and customers.

• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

• Candidate must be an effective communicator and will be expected to build relationships across program IPTs.

• Assignments are complex and performed independently without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
  
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors degree and 8 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project/Business Management, OR a Master’s degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project/Business Management, OR High School Diploma/Equivalent and 12 years of experience of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project/Business Management

• Must have a minimum of 5-6 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects from conception to completion

• Your ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
  
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Particularly strong in PowerPoint)

• SAP experience

• Experience within Material Resource Planning (MRP) Environment

• Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements

• Experience with supplier management

• Direct experience interfacing with leadership

• Experience with Major Program Standup (EMD/FSD Phase)

• Cost Account Manager (CAM) Certification

• Current Secret Security Clearance or higher
  
  
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Primary Level Salary Range: $104,600.00 - $156,800.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.