Principal Specialist, Subcontract Program Manager (Remote - Puerto Rico)

The function of this position is to direct and manage the activities between Collins Aerospace 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/subcontracting plan and Company/Government policies and procedures.

This position can be worked remotely in Puerto Rico and will require some onsite requirements at our Santa Isabel facility.

What You Will Do:

• Leads the subcontracting effort 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.

• Plans and leads negotiation with suppliers.

• Works with Supply Chain Contract Manager to prepare and negotiate contractual documents.

• Leads and conducts proposal preparation, and management of highly complex major subcontracts.

• Manages contract performance for conformance to original proposal. Responsible for leading cadences with subcontractors and providing status to internal stakeholders.

• Briefs Senior Management as required, attends meetings with suppliers’ 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.

• Makes supplier visits as required to ensure support of program and customer requirements and schedules.

• Serves as primary contact for subcontracts.  Charged with building and maintaining relationship with Associate Director-level program management and having cognizance over a portfolio of programs.

• Works independently on complex business issues requiring development of solutions, interprets policies, procedures and practices and is responsible for enforcing these policies internally as well as in Subcontractor relationships.

• Provides leadership, guidance and direction for major programs/projects for all Subcontract related activities.

• Leads and drives the activities of Subcontract Administrators, Buyers, and Supply Chain Contract Managers assigned to support the major Business areas/programs.

• Owns, develops and leads the internal department cadence reviews and internal customer cadence reviews.

• Manages overall program/project cost, schedule and risk of assigned programs and present program status at program reviews to senior management.

• Conceive, develop, coordinate, implement and manage Subcontracts plan for assigned major programs, to optimize cost and ensure Subcontractor/Supplier performance.

• Searches out and investigates qualified suppliers and manufacturers. Utilizes Commodities and Sourcing organizations when doing so and develops new supply sources where needed.

• Responsible for managing programs which are of moderate to high risk and high complexity with more than $100M (total program) with significant and/or critical subcontract content.

Must Have Qualifications:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Prior experience in cross functional management (program manager, technical project manager, engineering, quality, business development, contract management, finance & operations)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous aerospace industry experience.

• Previous government subcontracting experience to include writing FAR compliant proposals and experience negotiating agreements.

• Previous program management experience.

• Experience writing Statement of Works.

• Experience with SAP.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions  

• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!