Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

The Subcontract Program Manager sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of Programs. Subcontract Program Manager will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

Responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads. Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management. Works under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight. Decisions affect the financial, employee or public relations posture of the organization.

Nationality Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
• Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualification

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with SAP or related business application software
• Reliability Security Clearance or higher

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree in business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
• Significant experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
• Working level knowledge of Business Law
• Risk mitigation experience
• Change Management experience

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience or a minimum of 5 years combined experience with a Master’s Degree.

Will be required to maintain security clearance

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you? We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities. Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com Company: Ultra Maritime