Senior Subcontract Program manager

Senior Subcontract Program ManagerAn exciting opportunity for a Senior Subcontract Program Manager to engage and support the Optical Counter Measures Program Area offering the full life cycle range of programs within this portfolio delivering critical capabilities to our customer and warfighter. This individual will be afforded the opportunity to shape critical supplier relationships, assist in the management of this portfolio, and operate as the integrated product team lead and a member of the portfolio leadership team. Within this setting, our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers needs. From supply chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment. 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 projects 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:Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross functional program teams on all subcontract related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success.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, & SkillsAbility to travel approximately 25% of the timeBachelors degree in a related field of studyExperience in Subcontract Management, Project Management or Program ManagementStrong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategiesSupport & work with new business capture to include proposalsExperience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives.Successful, proven record of leading and managing multi-discipline project teamsStrong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) at all levelsAbility to develop plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resourcesExperience 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 objectivesExperience communicating externally either with customers or suppliersTechnical and business acumenControl Account Management (CAM) experience (at minimum, CAM trained)Preferred Education, Experience, & SkillsStrong Emotional IntelligenceInquisitive, innovative thinkerGenerosity of thought and knowledge.Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations or equivalentMasters Degree in Engineering and/or Business AdministrationPrior experience as a project managerExperience leading cross-functional teams Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)Demonstrated Risk Management experienceExperience with information systems such as OracleKnowledge 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 simultaneouslyWillingness and desire for continuous improvement.Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Management experienceProfessional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.Graduate degree in a related field, i.e.: JD.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330Please 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.