Supply Chain Program Manager

About the role

Our supply chain team is at the heart of our operational success, ensuring that the critical components and services required to protect our service members are delivered with precision and excellence. We are looking for a Supply Chain Program Manager to join our team and serve as a strategic leader for select programs. You will act as the primary conduit for supply chain strategy and execution, collaborating across functional teams to drive resolution and deliver meaningful results.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Execution: Oversee all aspects of program supply chain strategy, including procurement, subcontracts management, and planning to ensure alignment between functional goals and program execution.
• Drive Program Success: Act as the single point of escalation for supply chain issue resolution, ensuring materials meet cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Manage Strategic Relationships: Collaborate with supplier leadership to manage key partnerships and ensure the delivery of all contracted requirements.
• Optimize Resources: Allocate supply chain resources effectively and develop programmatic strategies that address specific business requirements.
• Mitigate Risk: Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to anticipate potential risks and identify opportunities for the business.
• Mentor and Lead: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to subcontract project management, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Serve as an engaged member of the program team, advising leadership on all aspects of supply chain execution and facilitating communication between functional teams.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal stakeholders and external supplier leadership.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence across functional boundaries.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with company policies and applicable federal regulations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in supply chain leadership.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience working within the defense industry or with government contracting requirements.
• Experience managing a portfolio of programs (program family) rather than a single project.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $108,787 – $184,937

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
• Additional incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.