Manager, Material Program Manager

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Material Program Manager (MPM) is responsible for managing Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) activities in the Naval Power Mission Area in support of the Naval Standard Missile Systems (NSMS) production portfolio. This MPM will serve as the interface between Supply Chain and Program working on production contracts. Key responsibilities include the following: developing and implementing material strategies, material forecasting, ensuring cost and schedule requirements are met, evaluating metrics to monitor GSCM health, supplier assessments, and development/support of ROMs/proposals. This role will be heavily focused on Supplier Health and ensuring the Supply Chain is developing the capability, staffing, and production planning to meet contracted deliverables with Raytheon.

Requirements

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience
Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams
Material forecasting experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

EVMS certification
Lead program management efforts, address issues, and resolve conflicts
Financial knowledge, the mechanics of strong supplier negotiations, and how to influence an acceptance in execution of cost reduction opportunities
Experience managing suppliers or projects
Experience supporting Supplier production readiness efforts / capacity assessments

Responsibilities

Drive processes to successful completion in support of an aggressive schedule of deliveries at an increasing rate
Increase operational efficiencies to ensure business area and program success
Operate independently, yet readily recognize and escalate when assistance is required
Process strategic and tactical tasks
Influence team decisions and outcomes of other program leaders
Work in a cross-functional team-oriented environment (quality, engineering, operations etc.)
Manage multiple conflicting priorities with supplier managers
Process information from multiple sources to achieve a successful outcome
Developing and implementing material strategies
Material forecasting
Ensuring cost and schedule requirements are met
Evaluating metrics to monitor GSCM health
Supplier assessments
Development/support of ROMs/proposals
Focus on Supplier Health and ensuring the Supply Chain is developing the capability, staffing, and production planning to meet contracted deliverables with Raytheon.