Program Manager-Supply Chain- Kanata
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Kanata, ON, Canada
Salary range for this position is $86,539-$106,539 CAD · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Salary range for this position is $86,539-$106,539 CAD
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, program management, procurement, or related roles
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 150 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) is responsible for leading supply chain execution for assigned programs and serving as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and Program Management. This role ensures alignment of material strategies, supplier performance, cost, schedule, and risk management in support of program and business objectives. The position also supports the Director of Supply Chain in terms of occasion backup duties. This role will be based out of our office in Kanata, Ottawa.
As a Program Manager-Supply Chain, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to)
All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.
Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.
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Job Summary
The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) is responsible for leading supply chain execution for assigned programs and serving as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and Program Management. This role ensures alignment of material strategies, supplier performance, cost, schedule, and risk management in support of program and business objectives. The position also supports the Director of Supply Chain in terms of occasion backup duties. This role will be based out of our office in Kanata, Ottawa.
As a Program Manager-Supply Chain, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to)
- Lead supply chain execution for assigned programs in support of cost, schedule, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Serve as the primary Supply Chain representative to Program teams.
- Monitor material status, supplier performance, and supply chain risks affecting program execution.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure material readiness and issue resolution.
- Support resolution of material shortages, delivery issues, and supplier performance concerns.
- Provide supply chain input to program reviews, forecasting, and planning activities.
- Analyze material cost, schedule, and performance data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Support material pricing review and approvals, EAC variance analysis, and Contract Review approvals (as it relates to material budgets and lead times).
- Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and / or schedules are evident
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Support continuous improvement of supply chain processes and reporting.
- Salary range information provided is a general guideline with criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience being considered when presenting an offer.
- Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, program management, procurement, or related roles
- Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
- Solid leadership and management skill
- Exposure to program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
- Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis
- Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management
- Strong customer interface skills
- Solid problem-solving skills
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting defense or aerospace programs.
- Familiarity with EAC processes and variance analysis.
- Experience with supplier negotiations, forecasting, and long lead material management.
- APICS, CPSM, CPM, PMP, or similar professional certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Working Conditions
- Office and manufacturing environment.
- Strong presentation skills
- Exposure to managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling, and budget control
- Ability to manage aerospace / defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
- An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
- Flexible work hours, hybrid schdedule and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
- Industry leading wellness program including:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Competitive compensation including:
- Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up
- Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off
All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.
Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.
#DRSCanada
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead supply chain execution for assigned programs, coordinating with program teams and cross-functional departments to meet cost, schedule, quality, and delivery objectives. Monitor material readiness, supplier performance, and risks; resolve issues, support program reviews and financial approvals, and drive corrective actions and process improvements.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of experience in supply chain management, program management, procurement, or a related field, along with knowledge of program management tools, leadership, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. A supply chain or business degree is preferred or equivalent experience; defense or aerospace experience, EAC and variance analysis familiarity, supplier negotiation experience, relevant certifications, and eligibility for Canadian security clearance are preferred.
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Program Management
- Procurement
- Material Planning
- Risk Management
- Cost and Schedule Control
- Earned Value Management
- EAC Variance Analysis
- Forecasting
- Supplier Negotiations
- Contract Review
- Corrective Action Planning
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Presentation and Communication
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Virtual Healthcare
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Online Learning Resources
- Financial Planning
- Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
- Vacation
- Personal Days
- Sick Leave
- Additional Paid Days Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Compressed Work Week
- Wellness Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Supply Chain Program Management
- Supply Chain Execution
- Program Lifecycle
- Procurement
- Material Readiness
- Supplier Performance
- Supplier Negotiations
- Long-Lead Material Management
- Forecasting
- Earned Value Management
- EAC Processes
- Variance Analysis
- Cost Reduction
- Performance Improvement
- Risk Management
- Contract Review
- Subcontracts
- Requirements Decomposition
- Statements of Work
- Budget Control
- Schedule Control
- Manpower Planning
- Export Regulations
- Defense Programs
- Aerospace Programs
- APICS
- CPSM
- CPM
- PMP
- Security Clearance