Material Program Manager (MPM)

RTX • Tucson, AZ

70d • $82,000 - $164,000

About The Position

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) development portfolio. This MPM will serve as the interface between Supply Chain and Program working on development 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 position is contingent upon a contract award. Employment in this role will only be extended if the program is awarded to the Naval Standard Missile Systems portfolio.

Requirements

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant material forecasting experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 3 years of supply chain experience

Nice To Haves

• EVMS certification
• Lead managerial efforts, address issue, and resolve conflicts
• Financial knowledge, the mechanics of strong supplier negotiations, and how to influence an acceptance in execution of cost reduction opportunities
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams
• Experience managing suppliers or projects
• Experience in desktop computing tools (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Projects)

Responsibilities

• Drive processes to successful completion in support of a very aggressive schedule of deliveries
• 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

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees