Material Program Manager V

Voyager Technologies • Folsom, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager . The Material Program Manager (level 5 ) is responsible and accountable for the execution of material schedule and budget for Voyager Technologies, including program execution with key propulsion subcontractors. The MPM leads all phases of subcontract program execution. This includes developing supplier program management documentation such as monthly status reports, SRR/PDR/CDR materials, program planning documentation, and program management related CDRLs, and presenting subcontract program materials to technical teams, leadership, and customers. The Material Program Manager (MPM) is a unique position that requires strategic thinking as well as tactical execution allowing an individual to make immediate tangible impacts. A successful MPM can work with minimal supervision to solve complex problems to ensure both short term and long term success of their respective program. An MPM would need to possess strong hard skills to execute plans to completion, as well as soft skills to appropriately work with multiple disciplines, and communicate challenges to many stakeholders. It is a rare position to stretch your skillsets and test your abilities making real impact on the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business AND a minimum of twenty (20) years of program management and/or supply chain management experience, including five (5) years managing DoD propulsion related programs
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
• Direct experience managing large subcontracts
• Material Program Management and/or Supply Chain Management experience working on prime defense programs
• Experience briefing executive management and customers on program status, risks, and future plans
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong Program and Budget Management skills
• Proficient user with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Management of rocket propulsion defense system programs, including propulsion control systems
• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Understanding of Government Procurement processes and regulations
• Lean and Six Sigma Training and/or Certification desired
• Experience leading and supporting prime proposal efforts and business development with funding customer offices
• Expert Excel ability including pivot tables, macros, and VBA

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability generating, managing, and owning Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Integrated Master Plans (IMP), and EVMS (earned value management system)
• Financial responsibilities including project-level profit and loss, EAC’s, material sales forecasting, accruals, and cost account management (CAM)
• Lead program execution with key subcontractors through all program phases, including SRR/PDR/CDR milestones and program management related CDRLs
• Serve as a primary customer contact for material and subcontract program information
• Ability to confidently present and represent Voyager Technologies Global Supply Chain in Program Management Reviews, leadership briefings, and customer briefings
• Ability to creatively solve complex supply chain problems with data driven strategies
• Demonstrated aptitude in identifying Risks and Opportunities to the program
• Consistently work on supply and demand to proactively identify gaps to eliminate them
• Escalate critical material shortages immediately upon identification and own efforts to resolve them
• Ability to resolve short term problems while maintaining long term success of the program
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced development environment
• Implement solutions to overcome current & future material shortages
• Coordinate and optimize delivery schedules with critical Suppliers
• Support follow-on and new business opportunities, including input into proposals
• Challenge business impediments to excellence and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead others through dynamic and fluid environments

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior