Supply Chain Program Manager-AEWS Programs

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

4d•$149,603 - $254,317

About The Position

The Supply Chain Program Manager will manage the execution of materials, equipment, supplies, and services of a highly specialized and complex nature throughout all phases of the program lifecycle. The role leads and supports critical-path releases of Statements of Work (SOWs) and plans, aligning schedules with subcontractor lead times. It provides quality service to internal and external customers, maintains supplier relationships, and promotes a Zero Defect mindset among suppliers. The position supports new business and development of financial plans related to outsourced project work. It also develops and leads material strategy for a program family, coordinating tasks, input, and support from an integrated product team (IPT) and the supply chain function. The role requires approximately 10–20% travel and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. BAE Systems describes its work as supporting the Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) product line, which develops electronic warfare capabilities and sustainment strategies for active platforms. The posted full-time salary range is $149,603–$254,317. Regular employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are offered health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; various insurance discounts; paid time off and holidays; and other leave programs. Recognition awards and other incentives may also be available depending on position level and job specifics.

Requirements

Typically a bachelor's degree and 8 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
Experience in subcontract management, project management, or supply chain.
Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies.
Experience in new business capture, including proposals.
Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives.
A proven record of leading and managing multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong interpersonal skills, relationship-building skills, ability to lead through influence, and effective verbal and written communication at all levels.
Ability to develop plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.
Experience with scope management and cost estimating, including estimate-to-complete/estimate-at-completion (ETC/EAC) processes.
Experience communicating with senior management about supplier performance status and performance to financial objectives.
Experience communicating externally with customers or suppliers.
Technical and business acumen.
Control Account Management (CAM) experience; at minimum, CAM training.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations.
Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration.
Prior experience as a project manager.
Experience leading cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Demonstrated risk management experience.
Experience with information systems such as Oracle.
Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
Significant experience managing the development and compliance of requirements, including SOWs, specifications, and contractual terms.
Strong organizational skills to handle many overlapping projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Manage materials, equipment, supplies, and services of a highly specialized and complex nature through all phases of the program lifecycle.
Author, manage, and influence critical-path releases of Statements of Work (SOWs) and plans to align with required schedules and subcontractor lead times.
Deliver quality customer service to internal and external customers and maintain supplier relationships while promoting a Zero Defect mindset with suppliers.
Support new business and develop company financial plans as they relate to the planned outsourced portion of projects.
Develop and lead material strategy for a program family, facilitating tasks, input, and support from an integrated product team (IPT) and the supply chain function.
Travel approximately 10–20% of the time.
Communicate supplier performance status, including cost, schedule, resources, and risk, and performance against financial objectives to senior management.