Material Program Manager

RTX•Tucson, AZ

4d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The CIWS program is seeking a Material Program Manager to provide supporting-level supply chain program integration for the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) program. This role focuses primarily on development and engineering-phase activities, including planning and coordinating material for prototypes, engineering builds, and test events supporting the Navy and Army customer. This position works within a comprehensive supply chain program management structure and collaborates closely with various functions to ensure execution of material strategies, alignment with engineering, and readiness for key program milestones. The role is intended for an independent contributor who can drive daily execution while operating within established program direction. In this role you will learn and further develop your experience of manufacturing, material requirements planning and business acumen within a matrixed organization. You will develop and execute a material program strategy/plan for a program or integrated product team. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, budgeting and financial management for selected efforts.

Requirements

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 Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SSOWs)
Experience with Supply Chain, Production Control, and/or Procurement processes and requirements
Experience with Special Access Programs and Office 365
Experience in supporting complex product development efforts
Experience in a matrixed organizational structure
Experience with Earned Value Management and EVM metrics, processes, and tools

Responsibilities

Support execution of material strategies, plans, and processes for CIWS development and engineering activities.
Coordinate material for engineering builds, prototype hardware, test units, and integration events.
Partner with Engineering to manage BOM evolution, configuration changes, long-lead identification, and early requirements.
Engage suppliers to support development-phase efforts, including readiness, issue resolution, and risk mitigation.
Track, analyze, and communicate material status, highlighting risks and opportunities to program stakeholders.
Contribute to material budgets, EAC updates, and forecasting for development activities.
Assist with proposal inputs and planning for follow-on development and early transition-to-production efforts.
Work with buyers, planners, and commodity teams to resolve supply constraints impacting cost, schedule, or technical performance.
Ensure compliance with supply chain policies, program requirements, and applicable government regulations.