Program Manager Jobs in Stuart, FL (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to work at its Palm Beach Gardens, Florida facility. The chosen candidate will be a strong leader that is driven and able to drive performance through solid processes and systems in our supply chain organization. This manager is responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for its Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) business unit, Advance Propulsion & Systems (AP&S) market segment. This manager 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.

The Northrop Grumman PS&C business unit is based in Elkton, Maryland and began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The Palm Beach Gardens location is the Air-breathing propulsion center of excellence specializing in the design, analysis and system integration of ramjets, scramjets and other advanced air-breathing propulsion systems.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is located a very short distance from the Atlantic Ocean. You would be close to many top beaches, fishing, inland eco-tours, shopping, and restaurants. Palm Beach Gardens also has many top golf choices and is home to The Professional Golfers Association of America and PGA National Resort.

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This Manager is responsible for leading a team of individual contributors that:

• Develops the material strategy and 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.

The respective individual must be capable of leading through processes and systems that drive performance, seeing both the big picture and driving execution on tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead team of material program managers (MPMs) in the organization, ensuring material requirements are satisfied for programs throughout program lifecycle - including proposal, design, and production.
• Provide management oversight for material forecasts to improve forecast accuracy.
• Establish standard operating and best practices to ensure 100% material availability on complex DoD projects.
• Develop appropriate processes, controls and performance measures to ensure that supplier performance exceeds objectives for first pass yield and on-time-delivery.
• Maintain compliance to our material management and accounting system (MMAS) requirements through process oversight, and metrics.
• Create, develop and implement supply chain strategies for competitive costs and supplier execution excellence.
• Collaborate across functions or departments to ensure on-time deliveries of high quality parts.
• Work with stakeholders to identify supplier and material risks; ensure risks are mitigated, including manufacturing techniques, reduction of sole-source providers, potential disruptions.
• Manage team for material sales tracking, including budget and EAC responsibilities, report to leadership material variances that will impact sales and identify opportunities to recover.
• Lead adoption of LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives within organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or related discipline and 10 years of experience in supply chain, material planning, and/or engineering discipline or Master's degree in a related discipline and 8 years of experience in supply chain, material planning, and/or engineering discipline.
• Strong communication skills with ability to develop and maintain good communications and working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Proven accomplishments in operational cost reductions and process improvements.
• Demonstrated success in direct management of supply chain professionals, achieving measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of business, economic, and accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with US defense procurement requirements (FAR/DFAR).
• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree is preferred.
• APICS Certified is preferred.
• Certified in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) preferred.

Leadership Characteristics for Success:

• Understands and adheres to company standards of conduct, policies and procedures by demonstrating personal integrity and high ethical standards.
• Achieves top-tier performance by producing high-quality work products and services, on time, on budget, safely and effectively.
• Creates an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires diverse and engaged teams.
• Creates trusted and valued customer relationships that result in high customer satisfaction and profitable growth
• Delivers affordable innovative solutions to meet customer needs.
• Creates and executes strategies that result in long-term, top-tier, sustainable value creation.

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,200.00 - $199,800.00The 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.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.