**Subcontracts Project Manager** **Description** **Who We Are** Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi\-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide\. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch\. Things that move people\. Protect soldiers\. Power industries\. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems\. **_About This Role_** The Marine Systems business is seeking a **Subcontract** **Project Manager** for the New Orleans, LA location\. The Project Manager will own a subset of acquisitions for a major defense program, under the supervisor of a Sr\. Subcontracts Manager, and work within a highly collaborative and dynamic Marine Systems SCM & Program Office\.This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure supplier program execution that meets mission objectives\. A successful candidate in this role will be action\-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication, and exhibit a team mentality\. **_Responsibilities:_** The Subcontract Project Manager will have responsibilities including but not limited to the following: * Partnering with Program Mgt to consolidate subcontractor contractual requirements and specifications into accurate comprehensive requests for proposal \(RFP\) prior to the issuance of RFPs to prospective subcontractors\. * Examining bid responses and initiating cost and pricing analysis using results thereof combined with program objectives to develop negotiation strategy and negotiate price, terms and work scope\. * Negotiating, placing, and managing of complex, high dollar subcontracts within a government acquisition environment, including both cost and fixed price material and service type subcontracts\. * Originating formal subcontract documents and coordinating inputs and approvals from both functional and programmatic leadership stakeholders including all pertinent government Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements when applicable\. * Understanding the Integrated Master Schedule \(IMS\) and critical path for the supplier subset of the program and executing any mitigation efforts to ensure on\-time / early completion of tasking\. * Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of subcontractor program components to deliver products that are technically acceptable on\-time and in a cost\-effective manner to Contract requirements\. * Monitoring subcontractor performance, identifying issues early on to implement corrective actions with the Supplier Development team * Participating in program meetings, obtaining data and requirements which must be transmitted to or obtained from subcontractors via correspondence or telephone\. * Working creatively to solve supplier and external customer problems and communicating program progress both internally and externally\. * Facilitating, maintaining and controlling all correspondence between Textron Systems and subcontractor\. **Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar discipline required\. * 3 years of experience working on project teams, inclusive of project schedule development / monitoring and risk management\. * Experience working with or in a Procurement Organization * Strong written and verbal communication skills\. * Experience evaluating program Risks and Opportunities\. * Demonstrated experience in a team\-based environment \- team player\. * Demonstrated ability to works across organizational boundaries\. * Strong interpersonal skills\. * Proficiency in MS office\. * This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a Secret level security clearance\. Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for a Secret clearance\. **Desired Skills:** * Broad based business experience with emphasis on negotiating and administering contractual agreement, in industrial manufacturing field preferred\. * PMP Certification or equivalent\. **How We Care** At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives\. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\! \- Flexible Work Schedules \- Education Assistance \- Career Development & Training Opportunities \- Wellness Program \(including Fitness Reimbursement\) \- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401\(K\) with Company Funding \- Paid Parental Leave **Are you a Military Veteran?** Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\. **EEO Statement** Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. **Recruiting Company:** Textron Systems **Primary Location:** US-Louisiana-New Orleans **Job Function:** Supply Chain **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Standard **Shift:** First Shift **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time **Job Posting:** 04/22/2025, 12:49:35 PM **Job Number:** 332033