BAE Systems

Subcontract Program Mgr II

BAE Systems$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required, typically with 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in Subcontract, Project, or Program Management.
  • Strong negotiation skills are essential for this role.
  • Experience in new business capture and proposal development is necessary.
  • Ability to create and implement long-term strategic and tactical plans.
  • History of successfully managing diverse project teams and resources effectively.
  • Competence in scope management and cost estimating processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of complex development subcontracts from start to finish.
  • Drive performance to ensure successful delivery of satellite and payload capabilities.
  • Report directly to the Supply Chain Director within Space Systems Product Line.
  • Lead and mentor a team of Subcontract PMs as the role evolves.
  • Develop plans for staffing, scheduling, risk identification and resource allocation.
  • Communicate project status, performance, and financial objectives to senior management.
  • Engage in external communications with customers and suppliers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite projects crucial for national security.
  • Potential for career growth into leadership roles within the program.
  • Engagement in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Chance to influence the management of technical risks and execution strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of a portfolio of complex development subcontracts, driving performance and ensuring the successful delivery of cutting-edge satellite and payload capabilities. Reporting to the Space Systems Product Line Supply Chain Director, this is an individual contributor role, likely to grow to include leading and mentoring a team of Subcontract PMs over the program's lifecycle. This program is at the forefront of space domain awareness and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical national security initiative. This role will reside within the Space Systems Product Line, and is contingent upon program award.

Required Skills and Education

  • Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
  • Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 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
  • 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


Preferred Skills and Education

  • A foundational understanding of satellite subsystems (power, propulsion, thermal control, communications, attitude control, structures) is essential. The SPM needs to understand what subcontractors are delivering and how it integrates. This isn't about doing the engineering, but about understanding the technical challenges, management of technical risk and ensuring program execution.
  • Satellite Payload Integration Experience
  • Previous experience in satellite programs and space-based acquisition environment
  • Strong Emotional Intelligence
  • Inquisitive, innovative thinker
  • Generosity of thought and knowledge.
  • Prior experience as a 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
  • Willingness and desire for continuous improvement.
  • Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Management experience
  • Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
  • Graduate degree in a related field, i.e.: JD, MBA, Master's Degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration
  • Control Account Management (CAM) experience (at minimum, CAM trained)

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.
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