Subcontract Program Manager, Senior

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Subcontract Program Manager Sr position is an exceptional opportunity for high potential program managers, engineers, operations leaders, and subcontract managers to expand their skillset to include subcontractor proposal management, negotiations, and portfolio execution. This SPM role in particular provides proven multidisciplinary professionals with a path to program manager that sets them apart from their peers since suppliers often provide the most critical payloads to our customers and it gives aspiring PMs a leg up in negotiation and contract terms and conditions shaping. As a Subcontract Program Manager Sr, you will oversee all cost, schedule, and technical performance aspects of our subcontractors and suppliers. You will be a part of the Subcontract Management Team (SMT), ensuring that every facet of subcontract management –from request for proposal (RFP) to delivery – aligns with program objectives and performance goals. Your leadership will drive the collaboration between Subcontract Managers, Subcontract Administrators, engineering, specialties, and suppliers to ensure compliant execution within cost and schedule constraints.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
3+ years experience in Project Management, Project Engineering, Program Management, and/or Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, and/or Category Management), or combination thereof
Experience in management of >$1M subcontractors and experience in negotiation of subcontractors
Must be willing and able to travel to suppliers on short notice. Travel is primarily domestic, but could be international. Travel is expected to be minimal, e.g., for monthly 1-day PMRs—but could surge to 50-75% Mon-Fri if suppliers performance falters.
As an SPM, the ability to represent LM on-site at a supplier is required
You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US TOP SECRET clearance, and able to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly 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.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to operate in various capacities and levels in a fast-paced competitive environment.
Understanding in the field. Working knowledge in navigating the processes, procedures, negotiation, and management of all phases of the subcontract lifecycle across programmatic and technical disciplines internally and at the supplier
Manages increasingly complex assignments, exercises reasonable latitude to accomplish objectives and readily requests support prior to exercising unusual approaches.
Understands, inspires, learns, and coaches the team to make more effective decisions in within across functional, and accountable, environment.
Communicates at all levels both internally and externally with impact (including as high as LM and Supplier Program Management Team, with occasional Executive and End customer interaction).
At a minimum successfully manages a portfolio of Complexity level 2&3, with occasional Complexity level 1 suppliers, with NRE < 20% or higher risk, including Fixed Price and Cost Type Contract Structures.
Supports tactical initiatives within global supply chain.
Engineering Professionals: Experience as a Certified Principal Engineer or Responsible Subsystem Engineer
Engineering Professionals: understanding of requirements language, flow downs, and mission assurance
Supply Chain Professionals: Experience with Commercial Acquisition Procedures (CAP) and Lockheed Martin Acquisition Policies (LMAP)

Responsibilities

Support the Subcontract Management Team (SMT) to develop and maintain a consistent business rhythm, ensuring that cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met.
Oversee the end-to-end subcontracting process, including RFP activities, negotiations, awards, and performance management.
Ensure subcontractor performance aligns with program specifications, including cost, schedule, quality, and earned value requirements.
Manage and release deliverables, including Statements of Work (SOWs) and Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs).
Support programmatic and technical meetings with subcontractors and internal engineering teams, fostering clear communication and accountability.
Identify and resolve issues impacting subcontractor performance, ensuring continuous progress and delivery.