Manager I Program Management-Supply Chain

Role Description

The Manager, Program Management - Supply Chain works heavily with program management, engineering, supply chain, and key suppliers in sourcing and execution of all orders for specific programs. This individual utilizes their understanding of program level schedule, cost, and business requirements, integrating them into a cohesive direction for a material planning organization and supply chain function. The Manager ensures timely and high integrity proposals and planning of materials.

This role involves critical monitoring and management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement, and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules, and performance goals are met.
• May lead or support all meetings and the integrated product and/or project team from kick-off through project close.
• Provide interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts.
• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities.
• May actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations.
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts.
• Formally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle.
• May be required to ensure the overall execution of material on schedule and on budget for a business area.
• Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise.
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or Business degree may be preferred.
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
• Solid leadership and management skills.
• Exposure to the program lifecycle or components of development through sustainment.
• Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting.
• Strong skills in customer interfacing, problem solving, communicating, and presenting.
• Ability to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor.
• Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Requirements

• May require 3+ years in DoD program and/or materials management.
• May require knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations.
• May require knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of electro-mechanical assembly operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Programs and activities to support career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
• *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.