Lockheed Martin · 17 hours ago
Supply Chain - Program Management - Subcontract Manager - Level 5
Fort Worth, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is committed to shaping the future of aviation through their Aeronautics Supply Chain team. The Subcontract Manager will oversee subcontractors and ensure compliance with contractual requirements while managing costs, quality, and performance to meet contract milestones.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
You'll manage subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies
You'll direct and manage all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system
You'll develop sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management; while acting as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office
You'll be responsible for and direct all phases of the subcontracts from initiation of the business case for "make or buy" decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout
You'll make informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor and establish milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications
You'll also lead a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement staff, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery
Qualification
Required
Ability to travel to supplier, customer, or other Lockheed Martin locations: at times with short notice
Experience in a relevant technical fields, including Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Acquisition and Procurement, Risk Management, or Engineering
Knowledge of technical principles, subcontract management and supply chain principles and processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing and presenting reports, briefings, and other written materials to senior leadership and customers
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize multiple tasks
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant technical field such as Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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