Sr. Subcontracts Program Manager

Sr  Subcontracts Program Manager

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide  We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch  Things that move people  Protect soldiers  Power industries  We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems

This role is in Textron System's Weapon Systems business area  Visit Textron Systems com & Lycoming com to read more about who we are and the products we make

About This Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr Subcontracts Program Manager to lead and coordinate management of mission critical subcontractors alongside our Integrated Supply Chain  ISC  team  This role is responsible for bridging the gap between the prime contract Program Management Office  PMO  and external vendors, overseeing the end to end lifecycle of high value subcontracts  The Sr Subk PM is ultimately responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of these subcontracts and reporting on these metrics to the prime customer  This role requires direct involvement with subcontractors alongside their assigned ISC representative

The ideal candidate will have strong program management skills, depth of experience working with subcontractors, and proven success working with ISC and cross functional teams to achieve project goals

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Supplier Leadership:
Lead cross functional subcontract management teams to ensure vendors meet milestones, quality standards, and technical requirements

+ ISC Partnership:
Function as the primary PMO representative to ISC  Assist in identifying appropriate functional groups within the organization and driving execution of subcontract relevant actions

+ Subcontract Performance:
Continuously monitor subcontractor performance against established KPIs and project milestones  Work with ISC to implement corrective actions when performance issues arise  Provide status and appropriate risk escalation to senior management and customer stakeholders  Take on a lead role in regular engagements with critical subcontractors  Travel to supplier sites as necessary

+ Financial Oversight:
Be directly involved in Earned Value Management  EVM , Cost Account Management  CAM , and Estimate at Completion  EAC  processes to track vendor expenditures

+

Risk Management:

Proactively identify supplier risks and develop mitigation plans to protect program cost and schedule

+ Strategic Planning:
Ensure subcontractor direction and performance align with the overall program objectives

+ Scope Management:
Oversee Statement of Work  SOW  generation for new sources and manage any SOW deltas / change proposals  Assist with RFP generation and assist with technical evaluations and cost analysis of subcontractor bids

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

+ 15 years of experience in Aerospace or Defense program management, subcontractor management, supply chain, or a related field

+ Experience developing complex SOWs based on customer flow downs

+ Proven success managing various subcontract types  FFP, CPIF, CPAF etc   

+ Deep understanding of DoD FAR / DFARS clauses

+ Proficiency in MS Office applications  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project  

+ Strong program and project management skills

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Candidates must be US citizens and either have or be eligible to obtain a Secret government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

+ Certification in Project Management  PMP , Program Management Professional  PgMP , or equivalent

+ Proven success managing complex subcontracts under difficult constraints by building trust / networks within the supply base and internal ISC organization

* This role is open in multiple locations:

+ Wilmington, MA

* $165,700   $254,900

+ Hill AFB, UT

* $145,000   $223,000

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful  Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop  Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace  Below are just a few examples

 Flexible Work Schedules

 Education Assistance

 Career Development & Training Opportunities

 Wellness Program  including Fitness Reimbursement

 Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K  with Company Funding

 Paid Parental Leave

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Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company

Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs  Benefits may include health…