BAE Systems

Subcontract Program Mgr I

BAE Systems • $85K — $110K *
Nashua, NH 03060In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required, preferably Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations
  • 5-7 years of experience in Subcontract, Project, or Program Management
  • Strong negotiation skills with a successful record
  • Experience in developing long-term strategies and tactical plans
  • Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
  • Proficient in scope management and cost estimating processes
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Manage subcontract execution across all program lifecycle phases
  • Evaluate, negotiate, and manage subcontracts to meet project specifications
  • Author and influence Statements of Works (SOWs) to align with schedules
  • Deliver quality customer service while maintaining good supplier relations
  • Support new business efforts and financial planning for outsourced projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and programs
  • Engagement in a dynamic and high-visibility portfolio
  • Participation in cross-functional teams
  • Focus on operational excellence and a Zero-Defect mindset
  • Professional development through complex project exposure.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Subcontract Program Manager (SPM) performs a critical role in support of franchise programs with the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) product line. While operating as an extension of the program manager, the SPM has responsibility for managing all subcontracted material across their assigned program(s), inclusive of strategy, cost, schedule, technical, and quality with support from a cross-functional integrated product team (IPT). The successful candidate will be immersed into a fast paced and high visibility portfolio of programs both in early development and long-standing production and will join a team who specializes in next-generation countermeasures that help aircraft answer evolving IR and RF threats while providing layers of defense.

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).
Who you are:
  • Consistently demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Deliver independent work product while also managing dynamic cross-functional program teams on all subcontract related issues.
  • Assess, prioritize, and drive issues to closure, with assertiveness as required
  • Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
  • Exhibit best practice work habits and collaborate with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence and completeness.
  • Model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety, corporate responsibility, and security.


Required Skills and Education

  • Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
  • Obtain and Maintain a Collateral Secret and/or SAP/SAR Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
  • 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


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 / program 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
  • Candidate is preferred to have Secret or in approval process

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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