Material Program Manager - Poland

RTX•Warszawa, AZ

12d•$107,500 - $204,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Poland Patriot Program in Warsaw, Poland is conducting a search for an experienced professional with a strong and proven successful background in Supply Chain and Program Management to fill a critical Material Program Manager (MPM) role supporting the LTAMDS Program in Poland. In this role you will leverage Supply Chain, technical knowledge, and process capability expertise to improve LTAMDS supplier performance and support. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Integrated Product Team Lead and the broader Supply Chain organization to drive Raytheon requirements for manufacturing and quality capabilities of suppliers, and improvement of supplier hardware for schedule and affordability. You will be accountable to ensure suppliers to LTAMDS are supporting Program needs, risks are mitigated, and efficiencies identified. The selected candidate will be working hand by hand with Polish Suppliers during the execution of the projects. This role will require forward deployment directly to Warsaw, Poland. This will be a 2 year international assignment with additional compensation emoluments.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 8+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 6+ years’ experience.
MPM Level 4 Certification or above
Experience creating and executing Material Program Plans/Material Strategies for major contracts or sub-contracts
Experience with solving material planning/procurement issues and driving successful outcomes
Knowledge and experience in Export/Import Compliance requirements for international business partners and suppliers
Experience in international direct commercial and foreign military sales
Experience with government regulations and public laws as they pertain to procurements
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or additional professional certifications
Experience in working with foreign suppliers
MPM Certification level 3
Knowledge of international supply base
Patriot Program knowledge
Active Secret clearance
A working knowledge of ITAR rules and regulations and experience with ITAR Licenses and Agreements: (TAA’s, DSP-73’s, DPS-5’s, etc.)
Exemplary oral and written communication skills; ability to listen well and communicate effectively with others
Proven leader in a matrix environment and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships across the matrix
Examples of innovative thinking to drive new business solutions
Direct report experience with all applicable performance development responsibilities
Extremely strong analytical skills; ability to plan, control and direct activities and resources

Responsibilities

Instilling a culture within the program supply chain team towards strategic thinking, planning, procurement and material management excellence
Supporting Integrated Product Team (IPT) and working hand by hand with local suppliers to ensure timely execution of the projects
Ensure suppliers are operating to and supporting MRP, the MPP, and the MPS.
Develop and execute Risk/Opportunity plans to meet program responsibilities & proactively manage mitigation plans.
Monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues.
Act as a key supplier and customer interface.
Proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within the supplier’s performance.
Facilitate necessary product and process changes through collaboration with suppliers and Engineering/Quality.
Facilitate resolution of product non-conformances.
Actively participate in program/engineering reviews and change boards.
Supporting and mentoring other MPMs