Sr. Principal Material Program Manager (level 4)

• Category: Global Supply Chain
• Location: Northridge, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector location located in Northridge, California is currently seeking a Sr. Principal Material Program Manager to support the Global Supply Chain team and our growing tactical missile business within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit.

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Sr. Principal Material Program Manager (level 4) that is responsible and accountable for the execution of material schedule and budget for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. The Material Program Manager (MPM) is a unique position that requires strategic thinking as well as tactical execution allowing an individual to make immediate tangible impacts on material strategy within our Global Supply Chain organization. A successful MPM can work with minimal supervision to solve complex problems to ensure both short term and long-term success of their respective program. An MPM would need to possess strong hard skills to execute plans to completion, as well as soft skills to appropriately work with multiple disciplines, and communicate challenges to many stakeholders. It is a rare position to stretch your skillsets and test your abilities making a real impact on the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrated ability or understanding of EVMS (earned value management system)
• Financial responsibilities including EAC’s, material sales forecasting, accruals, and cost account management (CAM)
• Ability to confidently present and represent the Global Supply Chain organization in Program meetings. Management Reviews, leadership briefings, and customer briefings
• Ability to creatively solve complex supply chain problems with data driven strategies
• Demonstrated aptitude in identified Risks and Opportunities to the program
• Consistently work on supply and demand to proactively identify gaps to eliminate them with return to green plans
• Escalate critical material shortages immediately upon identification and own efforts to resolve them
• Ability to resolve short term problems while maintaining long term success of the program
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced development environment
• Implement solutions to overcome current & future material shortages
• Coordinate and optimize delivery schedules with critical Suppliers
• Challenge business impediments to excellence and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead others through dynamic and fluid environments

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree and eight (8) years supply chain planning experience; OR a Masters degree and six (6) years supply chain planning experience  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
• Intermediate user  with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint
• Material Program Management  and/or Supply Chain Management experience working on prime defense programs
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong Program and Budget Management skills

Desired Experience

• Deltek Costpoint experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Understanding of Government Procurement processes and regulations
• Lean and Six Sigma Training and/or Certification desired
• Experience leading and support prime proposal efforts
• Expert excel ability including pivot tables, macros, and VBA

Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.  Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest. 

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