BAE Systems

Subcontract Program Mgr I

BAE Systems$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in Subcontract, Project, or Program Management.
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies necessary for contractor management.
  • Experience in new business capture and proposal development.
  • Strong interpersonal skills focused on relationship building and effective communication at all levels.
  • Proven success leading multi-discipline project teams.
  • Ability to manage scope, costs, and develop comprehensive project plans.
  • Control Account Management (CAM) training and an active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Own the strategy, cost, and schedule for all material activities.
  • Manage the lifecycle execution of materials and services for complex projects.
  • Evaluate and negotiate subcontracts to meet project specifications and quality.
  • Author and manage Statements of Work (SOWs) aligned with project needs and schedules.
  • Ensure excellent customer service and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  • Drive a Zero Defect mindset with suppliers to enhance quality.
  • Support new business initiatives and develop financial plans relating to outsourced projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel approximately 25% of the time.
  • Engagement in high-level project strategy and management.
  • Exposure to complex materials and subcontract management.
  • Chance to work within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

  • The SPM will be responsible for material activities to include the Strategy, Cost, and Schedule for all material.
  • Manage the execution of 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).


Required Skills and Education

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
  • Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
  • 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.
  • Experience communicating externally either with customers or suppliers
  • Technical and business acumen
  • Control Account Management (CAM) experience (at minimum, CAM trained)
  • Active Secret Clearance


Preferred Skills and Education

Preferred 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 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

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