Material Program Manager

RTX•McKinney, TX

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) to work within the Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Solutions Sub-Business Unit in the Raytheon Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Strategic Business Unit. In this role, you will bridge the Supply Chain and Program teams and manage materials provided by suppliers on the Pods Product Supply Chain Team. The MPM is responsible for executing the strategies and objectives of the product line to meet cost, quality, and scheduled targets for the program and business unit, ensuring that products are delivered on time to the end customer. Our supplier network spans small to large businesses, IOT (Interorganizational) partners, and major subcontractors that manufacture high-level assemblies, a range of commodities, and materials varying in complexity. In this position, you will collaborate and communicate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, various departments within the Factory organization, Contracts, Customers, and other support functions to ensure rapidly shifting production requirements, material challenges, and competing priorities are successfully executed.

Requirements

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
Minimum 3 years experience in a Supply Chain role.
Experience in ERP systems.
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.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience in supply chain within the aerospace or defense industry.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop the relationship with Raytheon sub-tier supplier(s) in conjunction with the acquisition professional.
Coordinate program needs with Engineering, Program Operations, Production Control, and Scheduling.
Serve as a liaison between suppliers, internal supply chain, engineering, and program management to ensure supplier health and resolve technical or delivery concerns.
Influence and build strong partnerships across multiple functions supporting the programs.
Prepare documentation and present updates to senior leadership.
Develop and implement material strategies that support multi‑year production plans in collaboration with PMO, CGO, and program supply chain teams.
Participate in supplier engagements and reviews to monitor performance and drive improvement.
Travel to key suppliers to support program activities such as (but not limited to): Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), Technical Interchange meetings (TIM), Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), etc.
Identify supply gaps and define strategies to close them.
Develop and execute risk and opportunity plans that support program objectives.
Encourage Supplier Management Best Practices, including risk mitigation and subcontract management plans.
Track supplier delivery forecasts and related sales for reporting to OSC and program leadership.
This role will require you to be onsite in our McKinney, TX facility.