BAE Systems

Subcontract Program Mgr II

BAE Systems • $100K — $130K *
Nashua, NH 03060In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of relevant experience in Subcontract Management, Project Management or Program Management
  • Strong negotiation skills with a proven record in developing effective strategies
  • Experience in new business capture and proposal development
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline project teams
  • Strong interpersonal skills focused on relationship building and effective communication
  • Experience with cost estimating and managing project scope
  • Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Manage subcontract performance across cost, schedule, quality, and technical requirements
  • Evaluate, negotiate, and oversee subcontract adherence to project specifications
  • Author and influence critical path releases of Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Provide excellent customer service and maintain relationships with suppliers
  • Support new business development and financial planning related to outsourcing efforts

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a critical program with a focus on operational excellence
  • Engagement with cross-functional integrated product teams
  • Platform for strong professional growth and leadership development
  • Exposure to diverse and complex subcontract management responsibilities
  • Work environment that fosters a Zero Defect mindset with suppliers
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Subcontract Program Manager (SPM) is a leadership role within the Supply Chain function supporting a critical program within the portfolio. This role operates as an extension of the program manager and is responsible for managing subcontract performance (cost, schedule, quality & technical) with support from a cross-functional integrated product team (IPT).

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.
  • Able to work independently, as well as manage dynamic cross-functional program teams on all subcontract related issues.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)


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 PM, SPM, or related project manager position
  • 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
  • Active Secret Clearance

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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