Programme Manager

Job Description

The Programme Manager - Subcontracts is a strategic role embedded in the program management office (PMO). The Subcontract Program Manager is accountable for managing the performance of strategic subcontractors to ensure the successful delivery of the subcontracted scope of work. Experience in Program Management (PM) or related Subcontract Program Management for Defense and/or advanced electronics development is required to perform this job.

Typical activities you would undertake:

• Assume primary responsibility for all programmatic aspects of the subcontract (e.g.  work execution, cost, schedule, performance, risk and scope management)
• Assume responsibility as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for all subcontractor cost accounts
• Participate in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to identify potential suppliers of goods and/or services required by the Program
• Develop subcontract Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring alignment with the applicable Prime Contract
• Review and comment on appropriate sections of responses relative to Prime and Subcontract PM Requirements (e.g. WBS, Project Management Plan, Schedule and Risk)
• Support fact-finding and negotiation with subcontractors.
• Address all subcontract risk issues with subcontractor, identify and execute appropriate risk mitigation plans, and coordinate with the Program Manager
• Travel to proactively manager subcontract suppliers is expected in this role.

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Qualifications

To be successful in this role you would be able to demonstrate:

• Experience managing subcontracts or related contract and/or programmatic work within the defense industry.
• Experience in the Program Management including management of work, cost, schedule and performance elements of a program.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and working with both technical and non-technical resources to establish contracts.
• Understanding of financial management and performance indicators

You would also preferably:

• Be CIPS, APM or equivalent qualified
• Have experience in high technology, high regulatory environment.