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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