Subcontracts Program Management Director

1 month ago

Brampton, Ontario, Canada MDA Full time
Job Title: Director of Subcontracts Program Management

MDA Space is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Subcontracts Program Management to join our team. As a key member of our operations leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of subcontracts activities across a broad range of programs, strategic pursuits, and functional improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a subcontracts program management framework, governance practices, methodologies, and standards.
  • Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Subcontracts Program Management Teams to meet subcontracts program management cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
  • Take responsibility for the quality and value of each subcontract, participating in the subcontract intake process, collaborating with program managers, and reporting to executive staff.
  • Establish a subcontracts program management organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
  • Establish subcontracts program cost and schedule baselines, track progress using Earned Value Management methods, and develop work-around plans as required to achieve cost and schedule objectives.
  • Ensure all subcontracts program management deliverables and objectives are met through measured outcomes, including performance metrics measurement criteria.
  • Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management practices, including identification, mitigation, and realization.
  • Lead, coach, and empower a team of Subcontracts Program Managers and Subcontracts Program Planners, fostering high performance and positive individual/team engagement.
  • Establish and update succession plans regularly for key skills within the department to avoid single point failures and bottlenecks in resource allocation.
  • Create regular training and mentoring plans for the department.
  • Provide department staffing to support the demand of Programs, R&D, and Business Development, ensuring that staffing supports the demand of current and future programs.
  • Work with RSO leadership to troubleshoot subcontracts program challenges and prioritize resources assigned to subcontracts.
  • Assess the subcontracts project management maturity and set common subcontracts program management culture through communication and training on techniques, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Govern subcontracts program management facilities, processes, and tools required to support execution of subcontracts.
  • Be a thought leader in subcontracts program management and provide strategic advice to Senior Management on all aspects of subcontracts program management.
  • Develop subcontracts program management strategies, including short- and long-term objectives for the team, which support MDA's strategic priorities.
  • Administer subcontracts program management documentation, history, and organizational knowledge.
  • Provide administrative support and invest in templates, tools, software, and more, to improve subcontracts program management and ensure a successful subcontracts execution.
  • Identify, support, and promote innovation and continuing process improvements within the department and across the business, ensuring the usage and procurement of up-to-date tools within the department.
  • Plan, provide rationale, and administer department operating budgets.
  • Develop a cadre of capable subcontractors and suppliers in conjunction with the supply chain to ensure meeting supply requirements throughout the life of the subcontracts.
Requirements:
  • A related bachelor's or higher degree.
  • 10+ years of work experience, with 5+ years of subcontracts program management leadership.
  • Proven experience in leading multiple subcontracts program management with multi-functional teams across programs/products.
  • Past success in a subcontract program management role, delivering large complex subcontracts with significant engineering/development activities, to a variety of commercial and government customers.
  • Demonstrated accountability in managing 10M+ firm fixed price subcontracts.
  • Experience leading large teams to execute according to cost and schedule baselines.
  • Leading the creation of monthly/quarterly business forecasts, and developing tactics to ensure execution.
  • Familiarity with cost-based (or sometimes called percent complete) revenue recognition is an asset.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant technologies, products, services, and methods.
  • Experience in space/defense industry would be an asset.
  • Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMP), Commercial & Contracts Management, or Supply Chain Management from World Commerce & Contracting (formerly IACCM), NCMA, Supply Chain Canada, or other relevant certification would be an asset.
  • Familiarity with some or all of the following is an asset: the Government of Canada's Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC), the European Space Agency General Clauses and Conditions, Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB), Controlled Goods Program (CGP), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), as well as understanding of US government procurement processes (FAR/DFARS).
  • Strong financial, budgeting, and planning skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability that includes effective communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a highly performing team.
  • Ability to collaborate broadly with peers and stakeholders, internally within MDA, and with commercial/government partners and customers.
  • Result-oriented and exhibits excellent critical thinking.
  • Works well in a dynamic environment where some of the parameters are unknown and some change regularly.
  • Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication skills are essential to this position.
  • All candidates must be able to obtain RS (Reliability Status) and CGP (Controlled Goods Program) clearance.
Benefits:

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including health care plans, supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee assistance program.

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

The compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $190,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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