Supply Chain Program Manager - Sterling Heights MI

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to join the Combat Mission Systems Supply Chain for New Product Introduction. The ideal candidate will lead government defense program responses for the Supply Chain team. This is a fast-paced position within a growing team and we are looking for someone to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Engage with various functional areas including Business Development, Contracts, Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Suppliers and Supply Chain
• Support programs as assigned to ensure Supply Chain and suppliers are engaged early in the product development life cycle to identify and mitigate risk to deliver supplier quality material on time and within budget
• Represent the Supply Chain and Program team and support a growing suite of programs
• Conduct supplier site visits (25% travel required)

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations or in a related business or technical field of study (work experience considered in lieu of formal education)
• Supply chain/procurement, and project/program management experience
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving and project/program management skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of government defense proposals and E2E supply chain processes
• Track record of successfully managing complex supply chain programs
• Must be able to obtain Secret clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations or in a related business or technical field of study
• Experience responding to defense industry government proposals through acquiring and analyzing supplier proposal quotations
• Experience with defense industry
• Experience as a project or program manager in the Defense Industry
• Experience with APQP and PPAP
• Experience with scope management and cost estimating, earned value including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $101,398 - $172,377