Material Program Manager

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) to support a special program within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit. The MPM is accountable for ensuring overall program execution of materials management including cost/schedule/quality, and management of supplier performance. This MPM role will report directly to the Program MPM Leads, with accountability to the Program Management Office. This is an elevated MPM role which requires practical knowledge and experience in navigating the execution of processes, projects, and tactics, understanding the impact of the work as it relates to AOP and other stake holder areas within the organization. The successful candidate will have financial, contracting, proposal development and negotiating experience and have project management responsibilities including, but not limited to risk and opportunity management, briefing in customer forums, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Experience with supply chain, vendor management, risk assessment/mitigation and/or supplier performance management
Experience in subcontract proposals/contracts
Experience with FAR/DFAR compliance
Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Material Program Manager.
Experience supporting developmental engineering programs.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategy, including RFPs, Risk and Opportunities, EAC, IMS management, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution.
May be tasked to act as the Control Account Manager (CAM).
Identify and secure Supply Chain resources to support the capture plan and manage the Supply Chain content of the proposal pipeline.
Review and assess request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
Implement key performance indicators internally and with our supply base to ensure timely delivery to customers and adherence to the plan.
Work closely with Operations, Planning and Finance functions to optimize planning and supply chain cycle to meet development requirements.
Support and engage with various Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to resolve supply chain issues and serve as supply chain SME for other functional areas.
Lead projects to enhance Supply Chain performance, continuous improvement and efficiencies.
Assess and mitigate risk associated with Supplier agreements (delivery, quality, incentives, etc.).
Negotiate complex agreements and manage throughout contract lifecycle.
Set objectives and guide others on the execution and approach to achieve developmental results.
Explain policies, practices, and procedures and may influence others.
Manage and evaluate difficult scenarios that involve consideration of many variables.
Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously