Program Mgt-Subcontract Stf

Lockheed Martin•Liverpool, NY

52d•Remote

About The Position

WHAT WE'RE DOING The TPQ-53 Subcontract Program Manager (SPM) will be responsible for multiple facets of material provision in support of program cost, schedule and quality, including supplier management. The SPM will be the direct point of contact to both the designated suppliers and the Program Managers for medium and large subcontracts of production and developmental complex systems/subsystems (category 1, 2, 3). The SPM will be responsible to coordinate the efforts of the assigned subcontract administrator(s) and buyer(s), negotiate pricing and schedule, and lead strategic and tactical regular status reviews with the supply base. The SPM will relay relevant status to program manager/IPT team and coordinate supplier issue resolution with Engineering. THE WORK In addition the SPM will support current and future pursuit and proposal activities as well as actively engage in strategic material affordability initiatives. Specific responsibilities will include: - Establish action plans/schedule to ensure supplier successful delivery of contracted materials - Contract deliverables; equipment and services on time meeting the programs needs - Documentation; SDRL's delivery, review and feedback - Establish negotiations strategies for new subcontracts and additional scope within established subcontracts - Coordinate Subcontractors/supplier Program Reviews - Reporting performance and program status to senior LM Leadership - Ensuring material and labor budgets are maintained with positive EVMS performance - Subcontract Management Teams are well staffed and productive - Attend and participate in LM Corporate Program Assessment activities, BR's, PAR's, IPR's, etc.,. - Ensure problems are addressed and resolved in a timely manner -The SPM will be responsible to ensure Lockheed Martin is well positioned with an affordable materials / services solution to win new business / proposals; specific tasks are as follows: - Identification of potential sources of supply - Development of source selection strategy, criteria and planning, including participation in Make / Buy assessments - Develops request for proposal documents, ensuring program flow-downs are maintained - Evaluates proposals for content and quality, challenges subcontractors appropriately - Executes source selection plans, communicates and justifies results to Sr. LM Leadership - Prepares and provides subcontractor related input into Proposal - Ensures subcontractors milestone payment plans are aligned with Program expectations and plans - Participates in Corporate Proposal assessments and artifacts; INAR, EPP, Price Analysis, Exhibit 7 - Develops strong Subcontract Management Team ensuring successful new program start-ups - This assignment will require the need to travel to subcontractors or other LM Sites on an as-needed basis WHO WE ARE Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you. WHO YOU ARE You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. WHY JOIN US Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here!

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college
Prior direct supply chain experience as an Subcontract Administrator, Subcontract Manager, Procurement Representative, Subcontract Program Manager
Strong Project management experience with ability to execute complex activities which will require customer engagement at times
Strong contracting skills
Proven negotiation skills
Strong leadership skills
Ability to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Working understanding of FAR/DFAR requirements
Solid interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
Proven strong organizational skills
Significant experience using/operating in the P2P/SCNav toolsets
8 years min experience in Subcontracts Management
5 years min experience as an SCA/SM responsible for the execution of major Domestic or International Subcontractors
Experienced in Proposal and Capture activities
International Subcontracting experience
Ability to read technical drawings / specifications
Lean & Six Sigma techniques (Green Belt certified preferred)
Operations Leadership Development Program graduate
Previous LM supply chain experience

Responsibilities

Establish action plans/schedule to ensure supplier successful delivery of contracted materials
Contract deliverables; equipment and services on time meeting the programs needs
Documentation; SDRL's delivery, review and feedback
Establish negotiations strategies for new subcontracts and additional scope within established subcontracts
Coordinate Subcontractors/supplier Program Reviews
Reporting performance and program status to senior LM Leadership
Ensuring material and labor budgets are maintained with positive EVMS performance
Subcontract Management Teams are well staffed and productive
Attend and participate in LM Corporate Program Assessment activities, BR's, PAR's, IPR's, etc.,.
Ensure problems are addressed and resolved in a timely manner
Identification of potential sources of supply
Development of source selection strategy, criteria and planning, including participation in Make / Buy assessments
Develops request for proposal documents, ensuring program flow-downs are maintained
Evaluates proposals for content and quality, challenges subcontractors appropriately
Executes source selection plans, communicates and justifies results to Sr. LM Leadership
Prepares and provides subcontractor related input into Proposal
Ensures subcontractors milestone payment plans are aligned with Program expectations and plans
Participates in Corporate Proposal assessments and artifacts; INAR, EPP, Price Analysis, Exhibit 7
Develops strong Subcontract Management Team ensuring successful new program start-ups