Job Description

Job Description

The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) reports directly to the Director of Supply Chain and serves as the strategic lead for program‑level material execution and supply‑chain integration within the Tactical Systems business area at our Greenlawn, NY site.
The SCPM is accountable for developing, coordinating, and executing material strategies that align with program cost, schedule, and quality objectives. This role provides leadership across the full lifecycle of assigned programs—from proposal and capture through production and sustainment—ensuring flawless execution and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Key responsibilities include:
Acting as the primary supply‑chain interface to Program Management, Engineering, and Operations, driving collaboration, visibility, and accountability across Procurement, Subcontracts, Planning, and Logistics.

• Developing and executing risk‑ and opportunity‑management plans.
• Leading Cost Account Management (CAM) activities.
• Implementing corrective‑action plans when required.

Mentoring cross‑functional teams, fostering supplier partnerships, and driving continuous‑improvement initiatives across Tactical Systems supply‑chain operations. 

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. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. 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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Required Skills and Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree 
• Experience: 8 + years in supply chain, program management, or subcontract management (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Proven success developing and executing material‑program strategies, including cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Experience managing program material budgets and reporting using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or comparable methods.
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and other government acquisition policies applicable to defense contracting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP (planning, procurement, and reporting functions).
• Advanced communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Financial acumen – ability to manage budgets, cost forecasts, and supplier‑performance metrics.
• Experience leading root‑cause and corrective‑action (RCCA) initiatives.
• U.S. citizenship required (access to defense‑related data and facilities).

Preferred Skills and Education

• Master’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• PMP, APICS, or ISM certification.
• Experience in Tactical Systems or defense‑electronics production environments.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience developing and managing Material Program Plans (MPPs) and supplier scorecards.
• Knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and capacity management.
• Prior leadership of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and support of major program proposals.
• Experience working in complex manufacturing and engineering settings within the defense‑aerospace industry.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience