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Manager Supply Chain Programs 3

Northrop Grumman

Linthicum Heights, MDJob$168–251K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$168–251K/yr
Location
Linthicum Heights, MD
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The Global Supply Chain Program Manager leads end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning, and execution for Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Programs Business Area in Linthicum, Maryland. The role develops the supply chain organization and strategies, manages supplier development and performance, and addresses disruptions and risks. It partners with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Global Supply ChainManufacturing OperationsCommercial or DefenseSupplier ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationInfluenceLean Continuous ImprovementCommodity ManagementStrategic ThinkingCommunicationStakeholder ManagementExecutive Presentations

Qualifications

Bachelor's + 8 Years or Master's + 6 Years5 Years Direct SupervisionUS CitizenshipAbility to Obtain Security Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

The Global Supply Chain Program Manager will be responsible and accountable for end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, planning, and execution operations for the Advanced Programs (AP) Business Area located in Linthicum, MD. The ideal candidate will combine supply chain expertise with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations under a commercial mindset to lead and champion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. They will foster strong collaborative relationships and partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, to drive alignment and joint problem-solving.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Development and staffing of the Global Supply Chain Organization in its entirety

  • Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy, processes, and practices that align to commercial industry

  • Develop and execute global supply chain strategies for foundry materials and components, aligned with business and program objectives

  • Segment the supply base and define sourcing strategies (single/dual sourcing, regionalization, insourcing/outsourcing) to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk.

  • Drive supplier development initiatives, including process improvements, qualification of new suppliers, and transitions/dual‑source strategies

  • Resolve supply disruptions and recovery plans, coordinating with Operations, Quality, and Logistics

  • Identify and manage supply chain risks (single‑source, geopolitical, capacity, quality, ESG/compliance) with proactive mitigation plans

  • Ensure adherence to all applicable contractual, regulatory, ethical sourcing, and export/import requirements

  • Use analytics and KPIs to drive performance, identify trends, and prioritize improvement initiative

  • Monitor and improve supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness) and implement risk mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies where feasible

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Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, or Manufacturing/Operations or Masters Degree with min of 6 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, or Manufacturing/Operations.

  • Minimum of 5 years in as a direct supervisor of people

  • Experience in Commercial or Defense

  • Experience in Supplier Management and Cross Functional collaboration and influence

  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain government Security clearance

Preferred:

  • Experience with lean/continuous improvement (e.g., Green Belt/Black Belt)

  • Experience in commodity management and strategic thinking

  • Experience in communication and stakeholder management skills; presenting to executive leadership

Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $251,300.00

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.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain

How this job compares

Set against the 1,094 open Supply Chain Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$168–251K/yr
  • US median$124–192K/yr780 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $209K, is 32% above the US median midpoint ($158K) — in the top quarter of Supply Chain Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Supply Chain Management jobs in Maryland and 1,094 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Supply Chain Management postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (964 postings).
Education
586 of the 1,094 open Supply Chain Management jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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