Systems Integration Manager jobs in Temple, TX

REMOTE REGIONAL POSITIONS - Great Lakes, New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia available.

About BlueForge Alliance (BFA):

BlueForge Alliance is an agile program integrator positioned to meet the demand to build capacity for the defense industrial base. We are a unifying organization converging technology, manufacturing, economics, and state and federal government to provide a forward-facing, federated umbrella with national visibility.

As a non-profit, neutral convener, BlueForge Alliance aligns strategy with execution to coordinate regional stakeholders, assess and propose high-value efforts, and rapidly establish and deploy U.S. Department of Defense investments. By streamlining competing priorities and viewpoints, we aim to increase manufacturing capacity and technology adoption, boost the number of available suppliers and diversify investment into the defense industrial base.

Position Summary:

The Market Integration Manager role will play a pivotal role in optimizing our supply chain operations by establishing strong partnerships with key suppliers and key partner organizations across a designated state or region. The primary focus will be to integrate the national Submarine Industrial Base to cohesively drive sustainment and growth, acting as a diplomatic interface to build trust, and an unbiased convener providing a neutral forum for industry collaboration. Through regionally focused outreach and engagement, gain in-depth understanding of regional dynamics, stakeholders, assets, and gaps. Facilitate technology and workforce efforts to ensure full coordination of SIB activities related to the expansion of supplier capacity. Create sustainable offerings to guide the future of regional and community partnerships. Using accepted program management tools and methods, ensure supplier ecosystems are organized and operating efficiently to meet outcomes guided by stakeholder driven roadmaps. In addition to the following details, by being a BlueForger, you will be expected to uphold and exemplify our values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purpose. 
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 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and nurture strategic relationships with key suppliers  and supporting organizations to align business objectives, improve collaboration, and drive mutual success.
• Lead the planning, ecosystem mapping and execution of supplier integration initiatives, ensuring alignment with company goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Identify and establish long term relationships with partners who directly and indirectly impact supplier success. 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide internal integration to the BlueForge Alliance (BFA) program teams on key themes, opportunities, challenges, pain points, and gaps with a regional perspective.
• Integrate with all BFA program teams to ensure supplier participation in available programs and opportunities.  In addition, bring forward ways for BFA and associated marketing campaigns to integrate with events, programs, and organizations within the region to further the mission. 
• Identify potential risks in supplier integration processes and develop proactive strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring a resilient and reliable supply chain.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success and efficiency of supplier integration efforts. Continuously optimize processes for maximum effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier integration processes, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
• Foster clear and effective communication channels between the company and ecosystem partners, ensuring transparency and a shared understanding of expectations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies in all market integration activities.
• Regularly report on ecosystem execution, supplier integration efforts, and market integration best practices. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.