BAE Systems

Subcontract Program Mgr

BAE Systems$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent
  • Proven skills in subcontract management, project management, or supply chain
  • Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated strategies
  • Experience in new business capture and proposal development
  • Proficient in developing long-term strategies for enterprise objectives
  • Control Account Management (CAM) trained
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Manage execution of complex subcontracts throughout the program lifecycle
  • Evaluate, negotiate, and manage subcontracts to meet project specifications
  • Author and manage critical path Statements of Works (SOWs) and plans
  • Deliver quality customer service and maintain supplier relationships
  • Support new business development and financial planning for projects

Benefits

  • Hybrid work format with a mix of onsite and remote work
  • Opportunity for travel (approximately 25% of the time)
  • Engagement in a dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Potential for professional growth in subcontract and project management
  • Involvement in strategic and financial planning for project outsourcing
Full Job Description
Job Description

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
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).


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
  • Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Subcontract Management, Project Management or Supply Chain
  • 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 supplier performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to financial objectives
  • Experience communicating externally either with customers or suppliers
  • Technical and business acumen
  • Control Account Management (CAM) experience (at minimum, CAM trained)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance - Secret


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 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
Founded
1997
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at BAE Systems

  • BAE Systems
    Eng II - Sys
    $80K — $110K *
    Nashua, NH 03060 (Hillsborough County)
    Aerospace & Defense
    In-Person
  • BAE Systems
    Project Mgr III - Tech
    $100K — $130K *
    Herndon, VA 20171 (Fairfax County)
    Technical Services
    In-Person
  • BAE Systems
    Eng II - SW
    $90K — $120K *
    Broomfield, CO 80020 (Broomfield County)
    Aerospace & Defense
    In-Person
  • BAE Systems
    Eng Sr - Elec
    $90K — $120K *
    Nashua, NH 03060 (Hillsborough County)
    Aerospace & Defense
    In-Person
  • BAE Systems
    Procurement Anst Sr
    $80K — $110K *
    Wayne, NJ 07470 (Passaic County)
    Aerospace & Defense
    In-Person

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Subcontract Program Mgr jobs: