Program Manager

PDS Tech, Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Subcontract Program Manager to lead supplier performance and subcontract strategy for mission-critical aerospace programs. You will manage budgets, forecasts, negotiations, schedules, and risk mitigation across cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective, timely results.

The role demands strong negotiation skills, autonomous decision-making, and experience with missile-related programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with missile-related programs or systems is preferred.
• Strong supplier and subcontract management, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced program environment.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to collaborate across technical, operations, program, and business functions.
• Security clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage total supplier performance and supplier management strategy for assigned major programs or portions of programs.
• Oversee the total materials budget, including subcontracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Develop material business plans, forecasts, budgets, and schedules.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute program material plans.
• Ensure suppliers meet cost, schedule, technical, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Lead and guide teams responsible for supplier program execution and cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and resolve supplier risks and issues.
• Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, SOWs, technical specs, and contractual requirements.
• Establish negotiation objectives and targets for major subcontracts and procured materials.
• Lead negotiations to achieve program and business objectives.
• Work directly with suppliers, including on-site supplier management at supplier facilities.
• Operate independently while aligning with broader program strategies.

Skills

Supplier management

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Program management

Risk assessment

Decision making

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Lead the Supply Chain Behind Mission-Critical Aerospace Programs

Subcontract Program Manager
PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aviation & Aerospace Industry

Location: Englewood, CO 80112
Pay Rate: $77.17 per hour

Turn Supplier Strategy into Program Success

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Subcontract Program Manager to support a leading organization in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In this high-impact role, you’ll take ownership of supplier performance and subcontract strategy for major programs, managing everything from material budgets and forecasts to negotiations, schedules, technical requirements, and risk mitigation. You’ll partner across Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Business Management to ensure suppliers deliver the right solutions at the right cost and on schedule.

If you’re a strategic thinker who knows how to manage complex suppliers, navigate program requirements, and drive results with minimal oversight, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

As a Subcontract Program Manager II, you’ll play a critical role in supplier and program execution. Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage total supplier performance and supplier management strategy for assigned major programs or portions of programs.
• Oversee the total materials budget, including subcontracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Develop comprehensive material business plans, forecasts, budgets, and schedules.
• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Business Management to develop and execute program material plans.
• Ensure suppliers meet all cost, schedule, technical, legal, and contractual requirements established within their agreements.
• Guide teams responsible for supplier program execution and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and resolve supplier risks and issues before they impact program objectives.
• Ensure supplier work products satisfy established cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Analyze critical cost, technical, and schedule elements of supplier proposals.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, exceptions to terms, Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, and other key contractual requirements.
• Establish negotiation objectives and targets for major subcontracts and procured materials.
• Lead and support negotiations designed to achieve program and business objectives.
• Work directly with suppliers, including on-site supplier management at supplier facilities, as required.
• Operate independently while maintaining alignment with broader program strategies and priorities.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this position, candidates should bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or relevant experience that may be considered in lieu of the required education.
• Experience supporting or managing missile-related programs or systems.
• Strong supplier management, subcontract management, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and make informed decisions in a fast-paced program environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, operational, program, and business functions.
• This position requires a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Standout candidates may also have:

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in supplier management, subcontract management, program management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Program Management.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as they relate to supplier and subcontract management.
• Demonstrated experience driving supplier performance and resolving complex supplier issues.Previous experience with missile programs.
• A technical or engineering degree.
• Higher education that may substitute for applicable professional experience.
• Experience evaluating supplier proposals, Statements of Work, technical specifications, pricing, and contract terms.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect accomplished professionals with opportunities to contribute to sophisticated programs across the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries.

In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Earn a competitive rate of $77.17 per hour.
• Take ownership of supplier strategy and execution for complex, high-visibility programs.
• Work directly with suppliers and influence critical cost, schedule, quality, and technical outcomes.
• Collaborate with professionals across Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Business Management.
• Strengthen your expertise in supplier negotiations, subcontract execution, risk management, and program strategy.
• Apply your experience to challenging programs where effective supplier management can directly impact mission success.
• Join an environment that values accountability, collaboration, strategic thinking, and results.

This is an opportunity to do more than manage subcontracts. You’ll help create the supplier strategies, partnerships, and execution plans that keep sophisticated aerospace programs moving forward.

Pay Details: $77.17 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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