Manager, Supply Chain Programs

• Leads a team of Supply Chain Professionals that are responsible to the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that supply chain commitments are met
• Oversees GSC team accountable to meet material budget requirements to support the PMO financial commitments
• Accountable for supply chain program execution including material budget, resource planning, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution
• Oversees and develops the material strategy for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process including leading the material estimating process and establishing and negotiating the budget with the PMO for responsible program portfolio
• Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies
• Ensures mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers or supply chain execution
• Oversee briefings to the PMO and executive management on program status and any necessary action plans to address issues affecting program supply chain cost and schedule performance
• Leads team to drive initiatives to reduce cost and improve efficiency
• Work cohesively with leaders in other disciplines such as engineering, operations, quality, and other personnel to manage material performance and ensure delivery of hardware to support production needs within budget
• Acts as the escalation path for the PMO to address issues in program execution related to the supply chain

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, supply chain or related field – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience
• People management experience
• Prior program or project management experience successfully executing budgets and schedules of significant scope and complexity
• Experience working high level strategic initiatives that impact long-term business goals in addition to urgent requirements to support day-to-day operations
• Experience working and supporting Earned Value Management requirements
• Experience implementing and executing material program plans to meet program objectives
• Expertise in supporting complex proposals of significant value
• Knowledge and experience in government contracting requirements and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
• Must be able to obtain a security level security clearance

Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, Program Management, and Project Management, with a strong focus on budget execution, resource planning, and risk management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals.

• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Budget Execution
• Risk Management
• People Management

• Program Management
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Execution
• Material Budgeting
• Resource Planning
• Forecasting
• Supplier Performance Management
• Material Estimating
• Earned Value Management
• Government Contracting

• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Initiative Driving

• Security Clearance

• Global Supply Chain
• Program Management Office
• Material Strategy
• Procurement Strategies
• FAR
• DFARS
• ITAR