Material Program Manager
About The Position
The Material Program Manager provides supply chain support for RTX Lifecycle Program Management and works closely with program teams and partner functions to manage suppliers and execute program requirements. The role creates, manages, and executes the Material Program Strategy and Material Program Plan, supporting program competitiveness and performance from the front end of the business through contract closure. The position maintains the integrity of the Material Requirements Planning environment and program schedules, balances supply and demand, supports supplier and financial management processes, and coordinates procurement activities. It communicates program status, issues, and resolution plans to stakeholders, including senior management, customers, and suppliers. Domestic travel is required at a level of no more than 20%. The role is onsite in Richardson, Texas, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after day one.
Requirements
- Typically, a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
- At least 6 years of experience in supply chain, finance, operations, project management, and/or program management.
- At least 5 years of experience working with suppliers.
- U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Material Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Material Estimate at Complete (EAC), and/or Earned Value (EV).
- Supply chain experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
- Experience with government regulations such as FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and TINA.
Responsibilities
- Work with program teams and partner functions to ensure successful supplier management and execution in support of program needs and requirements.
- Provide supply chain support for RTX Lifecycle Program Management.
- Create, manage, and execute the Material Program Strategy and Material Program Plan to support program competitiveness and performance through contract closure.
- Prepare and present status slides and files during team tag-ups, daily and weekly program meetings, and monthly program and customer reviews.
- Participate in weekly supplier engagements to ensure required performance is met.
- Maintain and assess the integrity of the MRP environment and program schedule, balancing supply and demand to enable an executable schedule.
- Own supplier and finance management processes, including Risk/Opportunity, Line of Balance, metrics, and material sales forecasts.
- Assist procurement with supplier Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes.
- Address urgent supply chain tasks, including Purchase Requisition integrity, Single/Sole Source Justifications, Supplier Statements of Work, and Purchase Order follow-up.
- Provide procurement with information needed to expedite ordering and receipt of parts and ensure continuous production.
- Communicate program status, issues, and resolution plans to stakeholders, including Raytheon senior management, customers, and suppliers.
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
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
