Manager 3 - Supplier Management Team with Security Clearance

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: March 25, 2020

Job Description:

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Program Manager 3 for a Supplier Management Team leadership role. This position will report to the Director of Tier 1 Supplier Management Teams, and will be located in Melbourne, Florida. The individual selected for this position will have responsibility, accountability and authority for a substantial material effort within the program, and will be accountable for cost, schedule and performance of a major supplier. The individual will manage a cross functional team to enable management of a significant supplier. This position requires strong interpersonal skills in order to lead, collaborate and work effectively with all levels of internal and external management and executive leadership, and will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong supplier executive relationships in order to drive supplier performance to meet program milestones. The Manager will drive cost reduction initiatives to meet aggressive affordability and scalability targets within the organization. Responsibilities: * Lead a Supplier Management Team driving the supplier to meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements * Build strong teams with Leadership skills * Building and developing inclusive teams * Implement robust Program Management processes (CAM processes, project planning and scheduling, cost control, change control, EVMS, staffing, coordination and oversight of technical work effort and risk and opportunity management) To learn more about our hiring process for manager positions, please view our "Selecting the Best Qualified Managers" video: www.northropgrumman.com/SQMVideo Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a Business or STEM related discipline with 9+ years of progressive program experience (7+ years' experience with a Master's degree) * Experience and a strong understanding with all aspects of Program Management processes (CAM processes, project planning and scheduling, cost control, change control, EVMS, staffing, coordination and oversight of technical work effort and risk and opportunity management) * This position requires the candidate to have a DoD Secret or Top Secret at start: Candidate must have and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD Secret or Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years AND the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access prior to commencement of employment. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM related discipline * Current Program Access * A DoD SECRET clearance with SAP Access * Prior IPT/Program Management/SMT experience * Experience leading and managing a supplier * Possess technical credibility to engage with internal and external customers and suppliers 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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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