Material Program Manager
About The Position
The Material Program Manager (MPM) provides leadership and project management for supplier management, performance, and success. Serving as the interface among Supply Chain, the Program Office/Integrated Product Team (IPT), suppliers, and other functions, the MPM develops and executes supply chain strategies for development and production contracts and ensures organizational and program objectives are achieved. The role covers supplier material management, material forecasting, cost and schedule requirements, supply chain health metrics, supplier assessments, and future proposal activities. The MPM supports program execution through supplier engagement, material planning, performance analysis, risk and opportunity management, and collaboration with Engineering and Quality. The position is based onsite in Tucson, Arizona, and requires an active, transferable U.S. government Secret clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 6 years of experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in supplier management, project management, and/or program management.
- Experience with desktop computing tools, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in the defense industry within the supply chain function.
- Experience purchasing assemblies for military applications.
- Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools, including MRP (Kinaxis, SAP, or PRISM).
Responsibilities
- Drive processes to successful completion in support of an aggressive delivery schedule.
- Oversee GSC proposal execution performance and reporting.
- Provide MRP support and production alignment for Operations execution.
- Propose sound, innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies and support business-area and program success.
- Manage multiple conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment and process information from multiple sources to achieve successful outcomes.
- Identify and generate material risks and opportunities (R&Os) in alignment with program execution.
- Communicate and translate program requirements to critical suppliers.
- Conduct supplier engagements regarding capability, capacity, opportunity, and risk.
- Collect and analyze performance metrics and contribute to EAC reporting and performance.
- Ensure suppliers support MRP, the MPP, and the MPS.
- Develop and execute risk and opportunity plans, meet program responsibilities, and proactively manage mitigation plans.
- Monitor performance metrics and proactively address program and functional issues.
- Serve as a key supplier and customer interface, build program and supplier relationships, and lead weekly and quarterly engagements.
- Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in supplier performance.
- Facilitate product and process changes with suppliers and Engineering/Quality, and facilitate resolution of product non-conformances.
- Participate in program and engineering reviews and change boards.
- Obtain MPM certification.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to position level and other factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
