Northrop Grumman Australia · 17 hours ago
Global Supply Chain Project Manager - Level 5
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Global Supply Chain Project Manager to drive supply chain strategies for key programs. The role involves managing material and services content, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring program execution aligns with cost and schedule performance.
Defense & Space
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 the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire 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
Develop the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP)
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
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
Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance
Supply Chain Management strategy, demand planning, BOM maintenance, coordination w/ logistics and procurement stakeholders, developing a Material Program Plan (MPP), and risk management
Manage the performance of the integrated supply chain cost, quality, & delivery
Material risk management, including identification, and mitigation planning and execution
Material budget development, sales forecasting and cost (EAC) management; EVMS if applicable
Cross functional coordination as it pertains to supplier management, specifically with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Procurement, and the IPT
Briefs Program and Executive management and Customer on the status and issues affecting Supplier performance and cost
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 10+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Program Management; in lieu of degree an additional 4 years of experience may be considered
At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques, practices
Demonstrated experience in supporting proposals and major subcontractor management
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements
Strong business acumen to support analysis of supplier impacts on business unit financials for both externally and internally funded scope
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Must be willing to work at Chandler, AZ facility
Preferred
Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field
Experience in leading supply chain activities in the Aerospace and Defense industry
Experience in managing cost-reimbursable subcontracts
Possesses US Government Top Secret clearance
3+ years leading and/or managing teams
Prefer Experience with Program Management and Earned Value Management
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
Funding
Current Stage
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