Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter. The Air & Naval (A&N) - International Air Division delivers sophisticated, mission-critical systems for air and maritime applications. Our teams work across airborne and maritime mission systems, integrated sensors, command-and-control solutions, training and simulation environments, and data management platforms. We collaborate closely with defense partners to deliver reliable, effective, and operationally relevant capabilities. We are seeking a Subcontracts Program Manager (SPM) to lead the development, procurement and management of complex aircraft systems with Subcontractors. Systems may consist of - anti-submarine warfare sensors, aircraft communications systems, radars, navigation systems, weapon systems and electronic countermeasures for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms. The SPM will ensure subcontracted solutions meet technical, commercial, schedule, quality, airworthiness, and integration requirements while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors. The role may also support other A&N subcontract portfolios as business needs evolve. Reporting to a Program Manager, the SPM will be accountable throughout the pre-contract and post-contract award lifecycle and will coordinate closely with program, engineering, supply chain, commercial, quality, and configuration management teams. Pre‑Contract Award Responsibilities • Identify, assess, and develop relationships with qualified suppliers and subcontractors whose technical capabilities, quality systems, capacity, and business practices align with program requirements. • Support Request for Proposal (RFP) development, including technical and programmatic requirements, evaluation criteria, deliverables, milestones, and project management expectations. • Develop subcontract Statements of Work (SOWs), data requirements, and supplier deliverables aligned with Prime Contract obligations, system requirements, and aircraft interface constraints. • Evaluate bid responses for cost, schedule, scope alignment, technical feasibility, integration maturity, quality, airworthiness evidence, and overall risk posture. • Support negotiations and supplier selection recommendations, balancing technical, commercial, schedule, and program risk considerations. Post‑Contract Award Responsibilities • Manage subcontract cost, schedule, scope, performance, quality, and risk while leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical and commercial issues. • Coordinate risk and opportunity management with Program Managers and technical leads, with particular attention to aircraft interfaces, dependencies, obsolescence, and certification or airworthiness impacts. • Monitor subcontractor design, development, qualification, verification, production, and delivery progress, and present clear status during internal and customer reviews. • Ensure subcontract changes and amendments remain aligned with Prime Contract requirements, approved configuration baselines, interface control documentation, and program change-control processes. • Prepare estimates for subcontract management effort and assess the cost, schedule, technical, and integration impacts of proposed changes. • Serve as the primary interface with subcontractor Program and Project Managers, driving timely decisions, issue resolution, delivery momentum, and collaborative working relationships. • Develop and oversee corrective action and recovery plans to achieve timely, cost-effective delivery and readiness for aircraft- and system-level integration, verification, and acceptance. • Support the Program Manager to ensure program goals are achieved and customer-related issues are resolved. • Experience managing subcontracts, contracts, suppliers, or related program activities. • Experience managing major contracts or complex subcontract work packages, including cost, schedule, scope, performance, risk, and change control. • Working knowledge of project planning, financial management, earned value concepts, and supplier performance reporting. • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders; influence outcomes; negotiate solutions; and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. • Ability to work with engineering teams to analyze, evaluate, and constructively challenge complex technical designs, integration approaches, and proposed solutions. • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience. • Knowledge of project management and systems integration practices applicable to complex aircraft subsystems, including requirements management, interface control, configuration management, verification, qualification, and acceptance. • Experience working or familiarity with AI/ML models • Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time depending on the program phase Preferred Experience • Defense or aerospace experience, particularly in aircraft subsystem integration, airborne mission systems, avionics, or aircraft modification programs. • Experience working with Subcontractors in other countries • Experience with medium-sized or larger programs or subcontracts valued in excess of $20M. • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent. It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements