Development Supply Chain Program Manager

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

1d•$149,603 - $254,317•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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)