Subcontract Program Manager

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a dynamic team at the cutting edge of National Security Space dedicated to developing innovative technologies that address the most unique and pressing customer challenges. Our collaborative culture fosters creativity, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence for our programs and our suppliers. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of managing critical partnerships for key discriminating deliverables that drive the success of a quickly growing business area with tremendous opportunity for advancement. The Subcontract Program Manager (SPM) 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 Mgr. role provides proven multidisciplinary professionals with a path to Sr. Mgr. that sets them apart from their peers since our suppliers often provide the most critical deliverables to our customers and it gives aspiring PMs a leg up in negotiation and contract terms and conditions shaping. You are an organized, proactive leader. You use an open mindset to establish a consistent, inclusive environment. You lead with clarity of vision, objective standards, and act decisively and transparently. You have internalized that an SPM plays a dual leadership role on a program—an initiator to compel the supplier and the program to meet commitments. You are equally comfortable balancing risk between LM and Subcontractors during negotiations or execution. You understand that as an SPM you will use both LM and supplier schedules, requirement needs, and giver/receiver exchanges to push each counterparty to execute. For those with program management, supply chain, engineering, or production backgrounds: you are a proven operator. You are able to communicate clearly and patiently with all levels: technician to technical fellow to executive. You are able to operate almost entirely independently and accept accountability in turn. You are a mentor in programmatic, contractual, and/or technical realms for custom engineered deliverables. As the SPM Mgr. you will lead and be responsible for all supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance—and the functional management and career growth of your team. You will also be the Deputy SPM Mgr. for Global Security reporting to the Sr. Mgr. and have the benefit of a clear career path of your own and for your team when your program and related efforts succeed in delivering results. Day-to-day you will lead the subcontract portfolio ensuring that every facet of subcontract management – from request for proposal (RFP) to delivery – aligns with program objectives. You will delegate, guide, and provide numerous opportunities for your team to present to program leadership so they can take ownership. Your leadership will drive the collaboration between SPMs, SCMs, SCAs, Engineering, specialties, and suppliers to ensure compliant execution within cost and schedule constraints.

Requirements

10+ years experience in Subcontract Management, Program Management, or a technical field such as engineering or production.
Supply Chain Professionals: Experience in management of >$20M subcontractors and experience in negotiation of >$100M subcontractors, AND/OR, Technical Professionals: Experience in the development, production, or maintenance of space hardware valued > $20M.
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 the responsible 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 with SCI 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 with high pressure and the need to maintain composure and focus on the task at hand.
Advanced understanding in the field. Advanced 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
Work is performed without appreciable direction, including ability to assess, interpret cost/schedule/technical data and risks/opportunities as the scope owner or CAM and implement and communicate strategic execution/recovery plans.
Manages complex assignments and exercises considerable latitude to accomplish objectives.
Experience scaling a concept (engineering) or operation (manufacturing/production) from prototype to production as well as contributing to sustainment strategy.
Understands, inspires, and coaches the team to make more effective decisions in within a cross 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 significant NRE >50% or higher risk, including Fixed Price and Cost Type Contract Structures.
Implements and leads strategic initiatives within global supply chain.
Have tangible examples of customer commendation/recognition for your impact and your team’s impact on our missions and key strategic priorities.
Engineering Professionals: Experience as a Certified Principal Engineer or Responsible Subsystem Engineer
Engineering Professionals: Deep understanding of requirements language, flowdowns, and mission assurance
Supply Chain Professionals: Experience with Commercial Acquisition Procedures (CAP) and Lockheed Martin Acquisition Policies (LMAP)
Supply Chain Professionals: Experienced with the Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA)
Legal contracts subject matter expert (SME)
Experience as Cost Account Manager (CAM)

Responsibilities

Lead a Subcontract team to develop and maintain a consistent business rhythm, ensuring that cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met.
Provide guidance, support, and resources to ensure the successful achievement of your team’s short- and long-term career goals
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.
Lead programmatic and technical meetings with subcontractors and internal engineering teams, fostering clear communication and accountability.
Identify, forecast, and resolve issues impacting subcontractor performance, ensuring continuous progress and delivery.