Sentinel - SDS Supplier Management Team Lead Manager 3- 17525

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Defense Systems is seeking a SDS Supplier Management Team Lead Manager 3. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do

This role will provide leadership, overall vision and strategy, operations, process and tool/application alignment for Supplier Management Teams (SMTs) and their team leads within Defense Systems Strategic Deterrent Systems Division (DS SDS). You will enjoy a vigorous and challenging work environment focused on excellence in a leading edge high technology arena. The responsibilities for this role have a common goal: to enable proposal and programmatic efforts of Supplier Management Teams (SMTs) to achieve high-IMPACT outcomes through enhanced predictability, reliability, transparency, and accountability.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide Supplier Management Team (SMT) leadership and staffing to support Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division and Sentinel program needs.
• Provide SDS Division guidance and oversight to ensure effective management of Sentinel program suppliers and drive continuous supplier improvement.
• Set clear expectations for Supplier Management Teams (SMTs). Accelerate the success of current and future SMT Leads and SMT members through direct leadership and proactive engagement.
• Define and implement standardized Supplier Management Team (SMT) processes, systems, best practices, standards, guidance, and tools, to enable efficient program execution. Drive continuous improvement of processes and tools, to continually leverage lessons learned across the SMT organization.
• Provide SMT Leads with the tools (guidance, knowledge, subject matter expertise) to drive improvements in supplier performance, through rigorous and effective supplier program management.
• Ensure Supplier facing competency development of all SMT Leads and SMT staff. Strengthen supplier-focused program management skills across the SMT organization, through learning and development initiatives.
• Promote SMT knowledge sharing across the Division and Program. Facilitate effective cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Create cross-company networking opportunities with peers, SMEs, and executives.
• Identify opportunities for increased organizational alignment and efficiencies across all SMTs, and partner with cross-functional organizations across the Division and Program to implement effective solutions.
• Provide Supplier Management Teams (SMTs) with specific training curriculum that complements the NG Development Center and Program Management curriculums.

• Some travel may be required.

Required Competencies:

• Must possess leadership and team building capabilities, excellent communication, and have strong interpersonal skills
• Have experience collaborating effectively across a cross-functional organization
• Must possess solid organization abilities and be a motivated, flexible team leader
• Desire to teach and share knowledge across teams, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work
• Always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do
• Treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development
• Know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.
• Develop trusted and valued customer and peer relationships and communicate effectively
• Deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change
• Create and execute strategies that result in long-term, top-tier, sustainable value creation

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You'll Bring These Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of related experience, Master's Degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance with an in-scope investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be eligible to obtain Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• At least 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries
• At least 3 years of financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems
• At least 2 years of experience managing a Program effort or Major Subcontract (in either a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role)

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have

• Proven ability to provide strategic direction regarding Program Management or Supply Chain products, processes, applications, and technology.
• Minimum of 3 years in a formal management position managing cross functional teams, leading projects, budgets and schedules
• The qualified candidate must be customer-focused with proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills.
• Candidate must be entrepreneurial, self-starter and can challenge the status quo.
• Minimum 10 years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries; OR Master's Degree and 8 years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries

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Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00

The 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.