BAE Systems

Subcontract Program Mgr

BAE Systems • $100K — $120K *
Hudson, NH 03051Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations) with 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Proven negotiation skills and strategic thinking relevant to subcontract management.
  • Experience with project/program management, especially in complex environments.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building across various levels.
  • Ability to develop tactical plans that align with organizational objectives and manage risks effectively.
  • Experience in cost estimating and scope management processes, including ETC/EAC.
  • Ability to secure a Secret level clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage subcontract execution from initiation through completion across complex program lifecycle phases.
  • Evaluate, negotiate, and oversee subcontract performance to ensure adherence to project specifications and requirements.
  • Author, manage, and influence critical path releases of Statements of Work to sync with project schedules.
  • Deliver excellent customer service, fostering strong supplier relationships while promoting a Zero Defect philosophy.
  • Contribute to new business support and the creation of financial plans for outsourced project components.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with highly specialized contracts in a dynamic project environment.
  • Travel opportunities related to project oversight (approx. 20%).
  • Chance to collaborate with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Access to professional development and continued education in project and subcontract management.
  • Strong emphasis on ethics, safety, and corporate responsibility in business practices.
Full Job Description
Job Description

  • 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).
Who you are:
  • Consistently demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to work independently, as well as manage dynamic cross-functional program teams on all subcontract related issues.
  • Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required.
  • Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
  • Exhibits best practice work habits and collaborates with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence and completeness.
  • Models and demonstrates strong leadership in ethics, safety, corporate responsibility, and security.


Required Skills and Education

  • Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
  • Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time
  • Experience in Subcontract Management, Project Management or Program Management
  • Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies
  • Experience in new business capture to include proposals
  • Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives.
  • Successful, proven record of leading and managing multi-discipline project teams
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) at all levels
  • Ability to develop plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources
  • Experience with scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes.
  • Ability to communicate with senior management regarding subcontract performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to financial objectives
  • Experience communicating externally either with customers or suppliers
  • Strong technical and business acumen
  • Ability to obtain and main a Secret level clearance.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Operations
  • Prior experience as a project manager
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams 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 with associated knowledge of 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 many overlapping projects simultaneously

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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