BAE Systems

Subcontract Program Mgr

BAE Systems$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management.
  • 6 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Subcontracts or Supply Chain Management.
  • Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and communication.
  • Experience in developing long-term strategies and tactical plans.

Responsibilities

  • Drive and validate technical priorities with strategic suppliers.
  • Manage execution of subcontracts to ensure supplier delivery rates.
  • Partner with Supply Chain Planning and Procurement for production readiness.
  • Collaborate with production programs to align Munition Acceleration strategies.
  • Support Supply Chain Risk Management activities within the PGSS product line.

Benefits

  • Work with cutting-edge technology rarely accessible in other firms.
  • Chance to make a significant impact on national security.
  • Collaborative team culture valuing integrity and transparency.
  • Opportunities for professional development within a global organization.
  • Shape strategic initiatives influencing long-term organizational goals.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this role you will have an opportunity to support the munitions acceleration team (MAT) supply chain team overseeing the ramp to rate activities of the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS).

In this role you will:
  • Drive and validate technical priorities and capacity assessments with strategic suppliers to meet BAE Systems long term production rates.
  • Manage the execution of subcontracts for funding of suppliers to ensure they can meet BAE Systems delivery rates.
  • Partner with Supply Chain Planning, General Procurement and Subcontracts to ensure the supply base is well prepared for increases in production rates.
  • Collaborate with production programs to ensure Munition Acceleration strategies remain aligned with production programs.
  • Participate and support Supply Chain Risk Management activities within the PGSS product line.
  • Support Dual sourcing activities remaining aligned to production programs long term strategies.

Who you are:
  • Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross functional program teams on all subcontract related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success.
  • Provides a technical perspective across various commodities and ability to problem solve.
  • 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.


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

  • Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management
  • 6 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Subcontracts or Supply Chain Management
  • Supports an inclusive team culture, valuing integrity, transparency, and trust
  • Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives
  • Successful, proven record of supporting 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, identification of risks and contingency plans.
  • Ability to communicate with senior management regarding supply base performance (schedule / resources / risks / opportunities for improvement)
  • Experience communicating externally with either customers or suppliers
  • Technical and business acumen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Operations
  • Master's Degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration
  • Prior experience in Planning, General Procurement, & Subcontracts
  • 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, TipQA, PLM, etc.
  • Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures with associated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
  • 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
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90,500 employees
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Founded
1997
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