Supply Chain Program Manager

Sr. Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM)Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.In the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area we develop next-generation threat detection, countermeasure, and attack solutions to provide customers with full-spectrum electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. Within this setting, our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers' needs. From Supply Chain to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment.The Sr. Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) is a leadership role within the Supply Chain function, reporting directly to the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) Supply Chain Director. The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance to a team of ~2-3 and will be responsible for maintaining the appropriate staffing to support subcontract and material management requirements. This role operates as an extension of the portfolio director (PAD) and is responsible for managing Supply Chain performance (cost, schedule, quality & technical) with support from a cross-functional integrated product team (IPT).In this role you will:Be accountable for all purchased material, both subcontract and purchase parts, for all programs within 1 of 3 ACES portfoliosManage the execution of critical subcontracts for materials, equipment, supplies, and services of a highly specialized and complex nature through all phases of the program lifecycle.Evaluate, negotiate, and manage assigned subcontracts to perform to each project's specifications, quality, budget, schedule and earned value requirements to include the timely delivery of all deliverables required to fulfill the subcontract.Author, manage and influence critical path releases of Statements of Works (SOWs) and plans to align with required schedules and subcontractor lead timesDeliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships, while driving a Zero Defect mindset with suppliers.Participate in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company, as it pertains to the planned outsourced portion of the project(s).Who you are:Consistently demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Able to work independently, as well as manage dynamic cross-functional program teams on all subcontract related issues.Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required.Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.Exhibits best practice work habits and collaborates with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence and completeness.Models and demonstrates strong leadership in ethics, safety, corporate responsibility, and security.Required Education, Experience, & SkillsBasic Qualifications:Ability to travel approximately 10% of the timeBachelor's degree in a related field of studyExperience in Subcontract Management, Project Management or Program ManagementStrong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategiesExperience in new business capture to include proposalsExperience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives.Successful, proven record of leading and managing multi-discipline project teamsStrong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) at all levelsAbility to develop plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resourcesExperience with scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes.Ability to communicate with senior management regarding subcontract performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to financial objectivesExperience communicating externally either with customers or suppliersStrong technical and business acumenPay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.