Associate Supplier Program Manager
Saab, Inc. is a leading defense and security company dedicated to helping nations keep their people safe. They are seeking an Associate Supplier Program Manager to manage day-to-day execution of supplier programs, support senior management, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure program objectives are met.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day execution of a small program, including tracking tasks, schedules, deliverables, and milestones
- Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), EVM-lite, schedule health, cost performance, and risk/issue status
- Support Senior and Lead Supplier Program Managers by consolidating program data and preparing briefings, dashboards, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders
- Assist in program planning, baseline management, scope control, and documentation (e.g., schedules, risk registers, staffing plans)
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, contracts, logistics, and finance, to ensure alignment with program objectives
- Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and forward-looking program planning initiatives
- Contribute to internal reviews, customer meetings, and executive briefings as part of regular program cadence activities
- Ensure adherence to internal processes, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ITAR, DFARS)
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
- 0–2 years of professional or internship experience in project or program management, legal/compliance, or business development
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate across multiple disciplines
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Experience with business analysis, strategic planning, or market research
- Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile methodologies, or Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
- Experience using project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
- Continuous Improvement experience or Green Belt certification
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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