Job DescriptionAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Subcontract Program Manager to join our dynamic Tactical Systems team. In this role, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle management of subcontracts for highly-specialized materials, equipment, supplies, and services. You will be a key interface between BAE Systems, our suppliers, and internal program teams, ensuring successful execution of critical programs.
In this role, you will:- Manage the execution of subcontracts for materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature through all phases of the program lifecycle.
- Evaluate, negotiate, and manage assigned subcontracts to perform to each project's specifications, quality, budget, schedule and earned value requirements to include the timely delivery of all deliverables required to fulfill the subcontract.
- Author, manage and influence critical path releases of Statements of Works (SOWs) and plans to align with required schedules and subcontractor lead times.
- Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships, while driving a Zero Defect mindset with suppliers.
- Participate in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company, as it pertains to the planned outsourced portion of the project(s).
- Assess, prioritize, and drive issues to closure, demonstrating assertiveness when necessary.
- Collaborate with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence and completeness.
Who You Are:You are a proactive and results-oriented professional with a strong understanding of the defense industry and government contracting. You possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively lead and influence cross-functional teams. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering high-quality results. You consistently demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree (any discipline).
- 6+ years of experience in Subcontract Management, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management.
- Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies.
- Experience in new business capture, including proposal development.
- Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives.
- Proven track record of leading and managing multi-discipline project teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building and leading through influence.
- Ability to develop project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, risk identification, contingency plans, and resource allocation.
- Experience with scope management and cost estimating, including Estimate to Complete/Estimate at Completion (ETC/EAC) processes.
- Ability to communicate supplier performance status (cost/schedule/resources/risk) and financial performance to senior management.
- Technical and business acumen.
- Control Account Management (CAM) experience (at minimum, CAM trained).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
Preferred Skills and EducationPreferred Education, Experience & Skills:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations.
- Master's Degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration.
- Prior experience as a project manager.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
- Program Management Institute's (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Demonstrated Risk Management experience.
- Experience with information systems such as Oracle.
- Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
- Significant experience managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOWs, specifications, contractual terms, etc.).
- Strong organizational skills to handle multiple overlapping projects simultaneously.
- Experience in Tactical Systems or defense-electronics production environments.
- Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
