Subcontracts Manager Jobs

Discover Subcontracts Manager opportunities for experienced professionals who oversee the commercial and operational relationships between organizations and their subcontractors. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles where you can lead contract strategy, negotiate terms, manage supplier performance, and help teams deliver complex programs.

What Does a Subcontracts Manager Do?

Subcontracts Managers guide the subcontracting lifecycle, from sourcing and proposal support through negotiation, award, administration, and closeout. They work with procurement, legal, finance, program management, and engineering teams to establish clear agreements, manage risk, resolve issues, and meet business or customer requirements.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop subcontracting plans and strategies aligned with program goals and organizational policies.
  • Lead requests for proposals, bid evaluations, negotiations, and subcontract awards.
  • Monitor supplier performance, contract changes, schedules, deliverables, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure contracts follow applicable regulations, flow-down clauses, and internal controls.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to address disputes, mitigate risk, and support audits.
  • Manage subcontract documentation, reporting, and contract closeout.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in subcontract administration, procurement, or strategic sourcing, along with strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and project-management skills. Knowledge of contract terms, compliance requirements, supplier risk, and relevant industry regulations can be valuable. Requirements vary by employer, sector, program complexity, and seniority.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Subcontracts Managers work across industries with complex supply chains, including aerospace and defense, technology, construction, manufacturing, energy, and government contracting. With demonstrated leadership and results, professionals may progress to senior subcontract management, procurement leadership, supply chain management, or contracts director roles.

Find Subcontracts Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted professional openings on Ladders to find Subcontracts Manager roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by employer, location, and responsibilities, and focus your search on positions that match your experience and career goals.

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$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to effective procurement, ensuring timely and accurate material acquisition for projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage purchasing processes from requi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful field marketing strategies to enhance demand generation and customer engagement in Canada. Lead event planning and account-based marketing initiatives while collaborating with sales te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate product optimization by leading cross-functional teams in cost-reduction initiatives, managing technical programs, and driving supplier-led innovation to enhance efficiency and profitabilit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $207K *

Champion complex project integration and management, ensuring successful execution, customer satisfaction, and budget control across multiple high-value programs while leading diverse teams and naviga...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $188K *

Shape the future of complex project management by overseeing integration and execution across multiple high-budget programs. Lead teams, manage risks, and ensure successful customer relationships whil...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $207K *

Champion the integration and management of complex projects, ensuring successful execution and customer satisfaction. Oversee budgets exceeding $20M, lead diverse teams, and navigate high-risk challen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $207K *

Drive successful integration of complex projects, managing budgets over $20M while ensuring customer satisfaction, technical execution, and team leadership. Oversee program performance and mitigate ri...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $105K *

Partner with us to support complex sourcing and acquisition tasks, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while fostering strong supplier relationships and enhancing supply chain efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage key defense programs, ensuring compliance and timely delivery while coordinating with internal teams and customers. Oversee all phases of the program lifecycle, from proposal to execut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $116K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of procurement, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and performanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Optimize procurement processes by managing purchase orders and vendor returns. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely deliveries and compliance, while maintaining strong relationships and accurate re...

Mississippi, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $210K *

Elevate national security by providing strategic contractual guidance across Intelligence Community programs. Collaborate with leaders to navigate complex challenges, ensuring compliance and fostering...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead project accounting functions, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting for a significant project or program. Collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver financial analysis, budgeting, clie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $98K *

Drive project success by managing financials, scheduling, and risk. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and deliver accurate reporting, while enhancing project performance through effective ch...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Optimize acquisition management support for federal contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract administration. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cargo systems applications for th...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of global procurement operations by leading demand planning, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring seamless supply chain processes for electro-submersible pump systems across inte...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive program success by managing integrated delivery plans, ensuring timely execution, and leading cross-functional teams to meet customer commitments and resolve conflicts effectively...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional program management initiatives to ensure timely delivery of complex projects. Drive performance tracking, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication while mentoring teams to...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex programs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with customer needs. Drive cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and strategic planning to enhance opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing supplier quality strategies, mentoring a dynamic team, and collaborating across functions to enhance supplier performance and drive continuous improvement i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier quality through strategic leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Drive initiatives that align supplier performance with business goal...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform project execution in the steel-making industry by managing commercial aspects of medium to large contracts. Collaborate with teams to ensure financial integrity, timely billing, and effectiv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in scientific project management, integrating complex Earth system modeling efforts across teams to ensure successful execution, risk management, and deliverable tracking in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the management of a $500M project portfolio, ensuring successful delivery through all phases, from planning to operations. Collaborate with teams and contractors to meet project goals, budgets, a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at managing diverse projects and leading teams, while fostering client relationships and maintaining operational excellence. This role focuses on hydropower systems and project man...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Subcontracts Manager do?question toggle

    A Subcontracts Manager oversees agreements with subcontractors, including sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiations, awards, contract administration, performance monitoring, compliance, and closeout.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Subcontracts Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for experience in subcontracting, procurement, or contracts; negotiation and communication skills; and familiarity with contract compliance, supplier management, and risk.

  • Which industries hire Subcontracts Managers?question toggle

    Subcontracts Managers are employed in industries with complex supplier networks, including aerospace and defense, government contracting, technology, construction, manufacturing, and energy.

  • How much do Subcontracts Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • How can I find Subcontracts Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Subcontracts Manager listings on Ladders and review each posting’s compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities to identify opportunities that fit your experience.