Job Description
Pr Subcontracts Program Manager - Duluth, GA-COM000000SI
Rockwell Collins is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
The function of this position is to direct and manage the relationship and activities between Rockwell Collins, Inc. and Subcontractors/Suppliers during the life cycle of a product/program/new initiative or co-production of products while ensuring compliance with Company/Government policies and procedures. The primary focus of this position is to obtain optimum product/services in terms of costs, quality and delivery, consistent with an approved business/procurement/subcontracting plan and Company/Government policies and procedures.
 
Successful, proven experience with Government Subcontracts, including knowledge and successful execution of all types of Government contracts (FFP, Cost Reimbursement, T&M, etc.) and Government FAR/DFAR and NASA provisions, is a must.  Software and intellectual property licensing skills are desirable
 
This position requires a combination of skills in relationship management, both internal and external; leadership; subcontract management; program management; the ability to interpret U.S. Government FAR/DFARs; and to draft and negotiate terms and conditions.  This position is responsible for the overall planning, development and execution of major subcontract initiatives to support the Company's goals, objectives, and expected financial results.  Expected to work independently and as a team leader in the management of third party procurements, providing leadership to the support teams for the planning and execution of the subcontract, establishing and negotiating the contract with the subcontractor/supplier, and managing the overall program performance from inception to end-of-life.  Responsible for the project/program management of the subcontract consistent with the prime contract, business plan or annual operating plans, to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and ethics.  Ability to travel is required.
 
Responsibilities Include:

    * Leads the subcontracting effort, which may include the 3rd Party Procurement Team, to establish the overall subcontract plan, proposal review criteria, analysis and evaluation of proposals.
    * Acts as Business Advisor to internal customers; employs business acumen and experience to provide market knowledge, supply chain solutions, and proactive support to business units
    * Leads and conducts proposal preparation and management of highly complex major subcontracts.
    * Prepares contractual documents.
    * Plans and leads negotiation with suppliers.
    * Manages contract performance for conformance to original proposal.
    * Briefs Senior Management as required, attends cadence reviews with suppliers and upper management.
    * Responsible for all subcontract products and services on assigned program. This includes managing obsolete parts, production, and on-time delivery. May be responsible for product and service roadmap for future subcontracted product features/enhancements
    * May provide work leadership for lower level employees.
    * Makes supplier visits as required to insure support of program and customer requirements and schedules.
    * Serves as primary contact for customers. Charged with building and maintaining  relationship with all levels of program management (Level 4 Programs Managers) and having cognizance over a portfolio of programs.
    * Acts as official company and contracts management representative regarding legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations.
    * Searches out and investigates qualified suppliers and manufacturers.
    * Develops new supply sources where needed.
    * Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
    * Serves as the prime spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matter relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.
    * Responsible for managing programs which are of moderate risk or complexity or portions of larger programs.
    * Responsible for execution of programs in excess of $50M (total program) with significant subcontract content that represents as much as 50% of the total program value or critical portions of the program.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, and eight years of related experience, or, in the absence of a bachelor's degree, fourteen years of related experience.
 

Applicant must be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. US Citizenship is required.

 

Rockwell Collins is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.