Associate Supplier Program Manager

Job Description:

Saab, Inc. has a career opportunity for a motivated, results-oriented Associate Supplier Program Manager (ASPM) to join the Supply Chain team. In this role, you will make significant contributions across a variety of programs while supporting Senior and Lead Supplier Program Managers. Additionally, you will have direct responsibility for managing a smaller program, providing an opportunity to develop advanced supplier program management skills and broader supply chain experience.

Responsibilities include :

• Manage day-to-day execution of a small program, including tracking tasks, schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
  
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), EVM-lite, schedule health, cost performance, and risk/issue status.
  
• Support Senior and Lead Supplier Program Managers by consolidating program data and preparing briefings, dashboards, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
  
• Assist in program planning, baseline management, scope control, and documentation (e.g., schedules, risk registers, staffing plans).
  
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, contracts, logistics, and finance, to ensure alignment with program objectives.
  
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and forward-looking program planning initiatives.
  
• Contribute to internal reviews, customer meetings, and executive briefings as part of regular program cadence activities.
  
• Ensure adherence to internal processes, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ITAR, DFARS).
  

Compensation Range: $62,353 - $71,900

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
  
• 0-2 years of professional or internship experience in project or program management, legal/compliance, or business development.
  
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word).
  
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate across multiple disciplines.
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with business analysis, strategic planning, or market research.
  
• Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile methodologies, or Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
  
• Experience using project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
  
• Continuous Improvement experience or Green Belt certification.
  

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.


Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
  
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
  
• 401(k) with employer contributions
  
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
  
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
  
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
  
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person's needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.