Subcontract Program Manager - Space Technologies

BlueHalo•Albuquerque, NM

35d

About The Position

AV has an immediate opening for a Subcontract Program Manager to support programs within Space Technologies Business Unit. AV provides a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across GEO, MEO, LEO and Cislunar orbits. With hundreds of systems flying in space, our customers turn to AV when a mission can't fail.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience project or program management, and/or supply chain management such as procurement, subcontract administration, subcontract management and/or negotiation.
Experience supporting or managing programs, and/or suppliers in aerospace industry.
Ability to lead and direct the activities and resources within and across the organization.
Knowledge of the Project Lifecycle from requirements definition, proposal preparation and negotiation and project implementation through to completion.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
5+ years experience in program management or supply chain within aerospace, defense, or other complex hardware system industries.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to listen, assimilate, evaluate, and summarize. Sound ability to communicate with the customer at all levels.
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead effort to develop and maintain a consistent business rhythm with key subcontractors, 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.
Manage and release deliverables, including Statements of Work (SOWs) and Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs).
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.
Report project status and performance metrics to program leadership team and customers.