Supply Chain Program Director 1

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 has an opening for a Supply Chain Program Director 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals to support our advanced programs.
This role is a Deputy to the F-35 GSC Program Manager and will be responsible, accountable and have the authority for the operational efficiency, strategy, planning and execution of Global Supply Chain (GSC) material and services requirements for the F-35 Program. Responsible as a main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire GSC functional homeroom, supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all GSC commitments are met and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks, issues and/or opportunities related to GSC and the suppliers. Supports the F-35 GSC Program Manager to 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, incorporation of make/buy plans, Risks, Issues and Opportunity action plans, integrated Affordability strategies and procurement and subcontracts strategies.
This role as the Deputy Director F-35 Global Supply Chain Program Management is also responsible for the following:

• Lead Matrixed organization of approximately 300 employees
• Coordinate planning, budget management and execution of supplier events for the F-35 program
• Manage supplier relationships and support negotiations for major subcontract and large procurement suppliers
• Total Cost Management of GSC budget allocations by contract
• Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for the F-35 program
• Supplier contract negotiations with the prime customer

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience directing multi-million-dollar programs
• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years (8+ years with Master's) of experience leading supply chain program execution and/or program management including strategy, planning and execution of programs
• Minimum of 4 years management experience with a proven record of leading multi-functional integrated product teams
• Experience in aerospace/defense industry
• Ability and obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile training
• International Business Experience
• Background in government acquisitions
• Masters of Science in Supply Chain
• Masters of Business Administration

Salary Range: $185,800 USD - $278,600 USD
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.
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