pds tech commercialEnglewood, CO
Program Manager
$77.17 per hour
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pds tech commercialEnglewood, CO
yesterday
$77.17 per hour
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingOther Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNational Security
Apply for this role →Lead the Supply Chain Behind Mission-Critical Aerospace Programs Subcontract Program ManagerPDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aviation & Aerospace Industry
Location: Englewood, CO 80112
Pay Rate: $77.17 per hour
Turn Supplier Strategy into Program SuccessPDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Subcontract Program Manager to support a leading organization in the aviation and aerospace industry. In this high-impact role, you'll take ownership of supplier performance and subcontract strategy for major programs, managing everything from material budgets and forecasts to negotiations, schedules, technical requirements, and risk mitigation. You'll partner across Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Business Management to ensure suppliers deliver the right solutions at the right cost and on schedule. If you're a strategic thinker who knows how to manage complex suppliers, navigate program requirements, and drive results with minimal oversight, this could be the opportunity for you.
What You'll Do:
- Managetotal supplier performance and supplier management strategyfor assigned major programs or portions of programs.
- Oversee the total materials budget, including subcontracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
- Develop comprehensivematerial business plans, forecasts, budgets, and schedules
- Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Business Management to develop and execute program material plans.
- Ensure suppliers meet allcost, schedule, technical, legal, and contractual requirementsestablished within their agreements.
- Guide teams responsible for supplier program execution and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
- Identify, assess, mitigate, and resolve supplier risks and issues before they impact program objectives.
- Ensure supplier work products satisfy establishedcost, schedule, and technical requirements
- Analyze critical cost, technical, and schedule elements of supplier proposals.
- Evaluate supplier pricing, exceptions to terms, Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, and other key contractual requirements.
- Establish negotiation objectives and targets for major subcontracts and procured materials.
- Lead and support negotiations designed to achieve program and business objectives.
- Work directly with suppliers, includingon-site supplier management at supplier facilities, as required.
- Operate independently while maintaining alignment with broader program strategies and priorities.
Required Qualifications: To be successful in this position, candidates should bring:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or relevant experience that may be considered in lieu of the required education.
- Experience supporting or managingmissile-related programs or systems
- Strong supplier management, subcontract management, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and make informed decisions in a fast-paced program environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, operational, program, and business functions.
- This position requires a Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Standout candidates may also have:4–6 years of relevant experiencein supplier management, subcontract management, program management, or a related discipline.
- Experience inProgram Management
- Strong knowledge ofFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)as they relate to supplier and subcontract management.
- Demonstrated experience driving supplier performance and resolving complex supplier issues.
- Previous experience with missile programs.
- Atechnical or engineering degree
- Higher education that may substitute for applicable professional experience.
- Experience evaluating supplier proposals, Statements of Work, technical specifications, pricing, and contract terms.
Why Join Us?
AtPDS Tech Commercial, we connect accomplished professionals with opportunities to contribute to sophisticated programs across the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries.
In this position, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Earn a competitive rate of$77.17 per hour
- Take ownership of supplier strategy and execution for complex, high-visibility programs.
- Work directly with suppliers and influence criticalcost, schedule, quality, and technical outcomes
- Collaborate with professionals across Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Business Management.
- Strengthen your expertise in supplier negotiations, subcontract execution, risk management, and program strategy.
- Apply your experience to challenging programs where effective supplier management can directly impact mission success.
- Join an environment that valuesaccountability, collaboration, strategic thinking, and results
- This is an opportunity to do more than manage subcontracts. You'll help create the supplier strategies, partnerships, and execution plans that keep sophisticated aerospace programs moving forward.
- If you're an experienced supplier or subcontract management professional who canturn complex requirements into actionable plans, lead critical negotiations, and keep suppliers aligned with demanding program objectives, we want to hear from you.
Pay Details:
$77.17 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacyThe California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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$77.17 per hour
Location
Englewood, CO
Occupation
Supply Chain Managers
Industry
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
Posted
yesterday