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 and 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Experience in Subcontract Management, Project Management, or Program Management.
  • Proven negotiation skills and strategies.
  • Experience in new business capture, including proposals.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with scope management and cost estimating processes.
  • CAM experience, with a minimum of CAM training.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all purchased material for the THAAD Development Program.
  • Oversee execution of critical subcontracts throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Evaluate and negotiate subcontracts to meet project specifications and requirements.
  • Author and manage critical path releases of Statements of Works.
  • Deliver quality customer service and maintain supplier relationships.
  • Support new business initiatives and financial planning for projects.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment focused on cutting-edge technology and innovation.
  • Opportunities for leadership and influence in a key defense program.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and high-level stakeholders.
  • Potential for travel to support project needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In the Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PS) business area we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions. Within this setting, our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers' needs. In this role you will be at the forefront of the art of the possible leading the development supply chain strategies within the strategic missiles' portfolio.

The Sr. Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) is a leadership role within the Supply Chain function, reporting directly to the Strategic Missiles Supply Chain Director. The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance to a cross functional team and will be accountable for the overall material health of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) development programs. This role operates as an extension of the supply chain team and is responsible for managing supply chain performance (cost, schedule, quality & technical) with support from a cross-functional integrated product team (IPT).

In this role you will:
  • Be accountable for all purchased material, both subcontract and purchase parts, for the THAAD Development Program
  • Manage the execution of critical 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
  • Delivering 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

  • Ability to travel up to 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 for a development program
  • 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 subcontract performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to financial objectives
  • Experience communicating externally either with customers or suppliers
  • Strong technical and business acumen
  • Control Account Management (CAM) experience (at minimum, CAM trained)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or operations
  • Prior experience as a project manager
  • Experience leading cross-functional 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.
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