Manager Programs 3 - Product Support Manager

Baltimore, MD, United States

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 (NGMS) Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs 3 to join their team in Linthicum, MD who support subcontract management within our exciting Advanced Land Sensors (ALS) Operating Unit (OU) . The OU includes the full rate production of the Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) System, as well as logistics, sustainment, and development activities. This is an exciting opportunity to get into a high visibility role that works across the entire operating unit and across the full lifecyle, and is growing internationally.

This is a hybrid position - the selected candidate can work from home a few days a week, but is expected to be onsite at least 1 or 2 days.

What You'll Get to Do:

Functional manager and team lead responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of major subcontract material and services content for a Program or collection of Programs.

Acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for major subcontracts 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.

Develops the material strategy and leads the activities for the major subcontract supplier management team 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 major subcontract Program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.

Briefs various Program Manager peers and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.

Collaboration with strategic sourcing organization to create a sourcing strategy for international pursuits specific to the OU.

Additional Responsibilities:

Focal point for managing Program Major Subcontracts throughout the Program life cycle from pursuit to contract close out. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

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 subcontractor 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 subcontract 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years', Master's Degree with 8+ years' of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.

Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as the project, technical, or manufacturing lead.

Strong understanding of a variety of contract types (i.e. Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus) and impact to business objectives.

Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

Experience with supplier management.

SAP experience.

Knowledge of FAR and agency supplements.

Ability to travel up to 25%.

US Citizenship.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Supply Chain Planning Experience.

Direct experience interfacing with leadership.

Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years).

Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Salary Range: $172,500 - $258,700

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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