Manager, Supply Chain Programs

Northrop Grumman

Manager Supply Chain Programs overseeing subcontract management for Northrop Grumman's Electronic Warfare and Targeting unit. Ensuring supply chain commitments are met and program risks are managed effectively.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeMcClellan • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $133,200 - $219,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, oversight and performance of major subcontract material and services content for a Program or collection of Programs throughout the full program life cycle.
Acts as the Supplier Management Team (SMT) lead 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.
Utilizes the Supplier Performance Management Process (SPMP) framework to develop an appropriate oversight strategy based on elements of risk.
Leads solicitations for proposals, review of proposals, and supports supplier negotiations.
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.
Ensures supplier compliance with all elements of the SOW and subcontract.
Coordinates all supplier design, manufacturing, and program reviews, including the necessary levels of NGMS participation.
Functions as supplier Change Board interface for all anticipated, proposed, and released changes.
Oversees supplier production operations and drives optimization within the areas of capacity analysis, manufacturing flow, predictable schedules, and production status tracking.
Acts as the focal point for coordinating with the appropriate internal Supplier Quality representatives.
Subcontract budget development, sales forecasting and cost (EAC) management; including EVMS/CAM responsibilities.
Actively monitors schedule performance and ensures recovery plans are put in place for any / all erosion to schedule milestones.
Briefs Program Manager peers, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and Customer on the status and issues affecting subcontract performance.
Risk and Opportunity management; including identification, and mitigation planning and execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management and/or Manufacturing/Operations OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management and/or Manufacturing/Operations.
Minimum of 3 years experience as a team lead or direct manager of people
Microsoft Office suite experience.
US Citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance (or higher).

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays
paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supply Chain ManagementProgram ManagementProject ManagementManufacturing OperationsSubcontract ManagementRisk ManagementBudget DevelopmentCost ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementChange Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-functional CoordinationCommunicationNegotiationProblem SolvingTeam ManagementPerformance MonitoringStrategic PlanningRisk MitigationStakeholder Engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeSecret Clearance