Job Description
Join the Team that's Changing the World
At BAE Systems, we're dedicated to developing the world's most advanced electronics, from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Our employees work across air, land, sea, and space, creating the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. With a flexible work environment, you can change the world without giving up your personal life. Our mission is clear: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Join our team and build a career that makes a difference.
About Our Business Area:
In the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their missions. 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.
Job Opportunity: Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM)
We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) to join our Integrated Survivability Solutions Product Line at our Merrimack, New Hampshire location. The SCPM reports directly to the Director of Supply Chain and serves as the strategic lead for program level material execution and supply chain integrations with in the Advanced Optical Systems (AOS) project area.The SCPM is accountable for developing, coordinating, and executing material strategies that align with program cost, schedule, and quality objectives. This role provides leadership across the full lifecycle of assigned programsfrom proposal and capture through production and sustainmentensuring flawless execution and compliance with internal and external requirements.As a SCPM, you'll play a critical role in developing, coordinating, and executing material strategies and supply chain objectives for our missions.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as the primary supplychain interface to Program Management, Engineering, and Operations, driving collaboration, visibility, and accountability across Procurement, Subcontracts, Planning, and Logistics.
Developing and executing risk and opportunitymanagement plans.
Leading Cost Account Management (CAM) activities.
Implementing correctiveaction plans when required.
Mentoring crossfunctional teams, fostering supplier partnerships, and driving continuousimprovement initiatives across AOS supplychain operations.
Develop, coordinate, and execute program material strategies and supply chain objectives
Balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs on a daily basis
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive strategy and mitigate material issues
Monitor performance metrics and proactively address program and functional issues
Strategically support proposals as the Supply Chain Lead, including Basis of Estimates and material costing.
Lead continuous improvement activities, including tools and processes for the functional, program and overall product line area
Serve as primary Supply Chain contact for the AOS program area
Who you are:
Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross functional integrated program teams (IPT) on all subcontract related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success.
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, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of working experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Program Management, Subcontract Management, and/or Project Management
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment with a customer-focused approach and an aptitude for continuous improvement
Demonstrated success in defining, developing and implementing lean manufacturing and supply chain initiatives
Proven success developing and executing materialprogram strategies, including cost, schedule, and risk management.
Strong diplomatic, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage and report status of projects within a project management discipline
Experience managing program material budgets and reporting using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or comparable methods.
Strong understanding of FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and other government acquisition policies applicable to defense contracting.
Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing on tactical projects
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and effective communication at all levels
Experience with scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes.
Ability to communicate with senior management regarding Supply Chain performance status (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to financial objectives
Experience communicating externally with both customers and suppliers
Technical, financial and business acumen
Cost Account Management (CAM) experience
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations or equivelent
PMP, APICS, or ISAM certification
Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience developing and managing Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supplier scorecards.
Prior leadership of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and support of major program proposals.
Experience leading cross-functional teams Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Demonstrated Risk & Opportunity Management experience
Experience with information systems such as Oracle
Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures with associated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
Experience and knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and capacity management.
Strong organizational skills to handle many overlapping projects simultaneously
Willingness and desire for continuous improvement.
Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Management experience
Experience working in complex manufacturing and engineering settings within the defenseaerospace industry.
Graduate degree in a related field, i.e.: JD.
Strong Emotional Intelligence
Inquisitive, innovative thinker
Generosity of thought and knowledge.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee 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.
Supply Chain Program Manager
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