Associate Supplier Program Manager

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Saab, Inc. has a career opportunity for a motivated, results-oriented Associate Supplier Program Manager (ASPM) to join the Supply Chain team. In this role, you will make significant contributions across a variety of programs while supporting Senior and Lead Supplier Program Managers. Additionally, you will have direct responsibility for managing a smaller program, providing an opportunity to develop advanced supplier program management skills and broader supply chain experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
0–2 years of professional or internship experience in project or program management, legal/compliance, or business development.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate across multiple disciplines.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with business analysis, strategic planning, or market research.
Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile methodologies, or Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Experience using project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
Continuous Improvement experience or Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day execution of a small program, including tracking tasks, schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), EVM-lite, schedule health, cost performance, and risk/issue status.
Support Senior and Lead Supplier Program Managers by consolidating program data and preparing briefings, dashboards, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
Assist in program planning, baseline management, scope control, and documentation (e.g., schedules, risk registers, staffing plans).
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, contracts, logistics, and finance, to ensure alignment with program objectives.
Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and forward-looking program planning initiatives.
Contribute to internal reviews, customer meetings, and executive briefings as part of regular program cadence activities.
Ensure adherence to internal processes, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ITAR, DFARS).