Subcontracts Program Manager

Paragon Space Development • Tucson, AZ

70d

About The Position

As Paragon celebrates 28+ years of providing award-winning life support and thermal control solutions for extreme environments, we've recognized that it is our employees that keep our business thriving. By any measure, Paragon Space Development is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our goal is to hire the best and allow you to do the work that you enjoy! We are interested in developing individuals who enjoy a challenge and like working on a variety of projects in a fast paced environment. We are committed to our employees and providing an inclusive work atmosphere that allows our talent to grow both personally and professionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Management, or equivalent field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in program/project management in a technical application, aerospace or space application preferred
• Technical experience in Aerospace or related industry strongly preferred
• Professional Management Certification strongly preferred
• Earned Value Management experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Responsibilities

• Support the Subcontracts Program Manager and serve as the point of contact for designated subcontractors and Paragon SDC
• Author, usher through review and ensure approval for Statements of Work for Subcontractors
• Author and supply executive summaries for lead time ordering and procurements plans to support program requirements
• Coordinate with peer functional leads in Manufacturing, Finance, Program Management, Quality and Engineering to ensure proper budget, quality notes, schedule, and configuration of intended hardware
• Work closely with the contracts organization to ensure accurate liability and flow down of clauses and addendums to ensure intended product is delivered
• Develop and execute material program plans, subcontract management plans (as applicable)
• Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives & proactively manage mitigation plans
• Balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to create a common schedule tool
• Collaborate with peer program functions for support as needed
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues
• Support all program reviews and activity, budget reviews, program review and risk and opportunity management reviews
• Oversight of subcontractor execution performance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees