Subcontract Program Management Principle

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. What is the mission? Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment. On the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Program, Supply Chain is a key driver in providing buy component responsible for approximately 50% of the program hardware development subcontracts totaling two billion dollars of supplier value. The subcontractors we manage are vital in supporting design, build and deployment of the next step forward in national security detecting, tracking and destroying incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles in space before they reach American soil. This Subcontract Program Management (SPM) Principle position on NGI will be one of the most senior subcontract program management positions responsible for managing only the largest and most critical subcontractors on the program. As part of the NGI Subcontract team this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities: Responsible for leading the Subcontract Management Team (SCMT) for the assigned hardware and subcontractor. Overall responsible for the cost, schedule and technical execution of the assigned subcontractor. Is expected to actively manage the supplier in delivering hardware on budget and schedule and develop and implement correction actions when necessary. Will directly support the Integrated Product (IPT) Lead for the missile segment that the subcontract supports on a day to day basis. Responsible for providing status reporting as required and supporting the overall IPT business rhythm Will also support NGI Subcontract Team Leadership as directed. Responsible for providing status reporting as required and supporting NGI Supply Chain business rhythm Will be directly responsible for leading the SCMT supporting all proposal efforts for the NGI production program. As one of the most experienced subcontract program management professionals in Lockheed Martin, will be expected to train and mentor more junior NGI supply chain personnel. May be requested by NGI Supply Chain leadership to work directly with a IPT lead as the SPM lead for the IPT and work directly with the other IPT SPMs in helping the IPT lead in effectively managing all the IPT subcontract efforts. Some (up to 30%) travel to the customer and subcontractor locations is required. This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near a Lockheed Martin Space facility in either: Denver, CO , Rocket City USA: Huntsville/Courtland AL , or Sunnyvale, CA , and be expected to work in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
15+ years overall experience, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in subcontract program management.
2+ years of overall experience in managing large (over $100M) subcontractors.
Current or past Control Account Management certification and experience.
You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US SECRET clearance , to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Please note: No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start.

Nice To Haves

Three years of current experience on large cost plus government programs
Experience with managing all contract types: Cost Plus, Incentive Fee, Firm Fixed Price contract types.
Technical knowledge of missile products.
An engineering background is considered a plus.
Proven record of managing and delivering critical, large subcontract products, with focus on complex development subcontracts to deliver on time and within budget
Current Control Account Management certification
Ability to develop strong supplier relationships and positively supplier performance

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the Subcontract Management Team (SCMT) for the assigned hardware and subcontractor.
Overall responsible for the cost, schedule and technical execution of the assigned subcontractor.
Is expected to actively manage the supplier in delivering hardware on budget and schedule and develop and implement correction actions when necessary.
Will directly support the Integrated Product (IPT) Lead for the missile segment that the subcontract supports on a day to day basis. Responsible for providing status reporting as required and supporting the overall IPT business rhythm
Will also support NGI Subcontract Team Leadership as directed. Responsible for providing status reporting as required and supporting NGI Supply Chain business rhythm
Will be directly responsible for leading the SCMT supporting all proposal efforts for the NGI production program.
As one of the most experienced subcontract program management professionals in Lockheed Martin, will be expected to train and mentor more junior NGI supply chain personnel.
May be requested by NGI Supply Chain leadership to work directly with a IPT lead as the SPM lead for the IPT and work directly with the other IPT SPMs in helping the IPT lead in effectively managing all the IPT subcontract efforts.