Subcontract Program Manager

Job Description

• 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time

• 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.

• 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

• Ability to obtain and main a Secret level clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Operations

• Prior experience as a project 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Subcontract Program Manager

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