Material Program Manager (Remote)

RTX•Washington, DC

3d•$107,500 - $204,500•Remote

About The Position

Collins Mission Systems is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) for its Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) portfolio, focused on GPS circuit card assembly design and development. This individual-contributor role develops and achieves organizational and program objectives, influences program and IPT objectives and long-range goals, and serves as a primary point of contact for management and internal customers across the Program Office, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Contracts. The role focuses on program-specific and general procurement, supplier sourcing, and strategy, and oversees Supply Chain Management activities needed to meet program requirements. The MPM develops and executes the Supply Chain Program Strategy and Material Program Plan; leads supplier assessments, sourcing and make/buy/where strategies, and proposal development; and manages material and labor budgets, earned value management, estimates at completion, and Annual Operating Plan commitments. The position guides functions in developing Supplier Statements of Work and complying with RTX policies, leads supplier and subcontractor negotiations and performance management, and manages material and services delivery forecasts. It also addresses supplier risks and opportunities, supports leadership and customer reviews, represents Supply Chain in program discussions, coordinates across Supply Chain functions, and works with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create a common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning. The position is remote, primarily performed offsite from home, with travel as needed and possible onsite presence for employees who live near a Collins site. The role requires U.S. citizenship because the employee will access program information. A Material Program Management certification must be obtained within one year in the role.

Requirements

Typically, a university degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools such as SAP or PRISM.
Experience leading or participating in a project or cross-functional team.
Obtain Material Program Management (MPM) Certification within one year in the role.
U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with prime contract requirements and Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs).
Experience supporting supplier management activities such as supplier reviews or performance oversight.
Experience working in a matrixed organization.
Experience supporting procurement activities, including purchase requisitions and purchase order management.
Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Supply Chain Program Strategy and Material Program Plan, advising the program management office and leadership on strategy and progress.
Lead supplier assessments, sourcing strategies, make/buy/where processes, and proposal development activities.
Lead planning, execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, earned value management, estimates at completion, and Annual Operating Plan commitments.
Guide multiple functions in developing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs) and ensuring adherence to RTX policies.
Plan and execute supplier and subcontractor negotiations and performance management.
Plan and manage material and services delivery forecasts, monitor performance metrics, and proactively address program and functional issues.
Generate supplier risk and opportunity management plans, including Six Sigma activities.
Support Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews.
Represent Supply Chain policies, strategies, and objectives, and liaise among the Program Executive, Program Managers, IPTs, and Supply Chain organization.
Oversee Supply Chain Management activities needed to meet program requirements and maintain coordination among Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control.
Work with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create a common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
Travel as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family planning support.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand.
Child and elder care services through Bright Horizons.
Second-opinion program through Teladoc Medical Experts.
Flexible work schedules, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and holidays may be available depending on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
Applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, which is not guaranteed.