Material Program Manager (MPM) - Tucson, AZ

RTX • Tucson, AZ

2d • $132,400 - $251,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Loitering Munitions portfolio is seeking an on-site Material Program Manager in Tucson, Arizona. The role serves as the interface between Supply Chain and the Program Office/Integrated Product Team (IPT), as well as other functions supporting development and production contracts. The MPM is accountable for supplier performance and requires strong leadership, project management skills, and financial acumen. The position develops and executes supply chain strategies and plans, supports program and organizational objectives, and interfaces with internal management and supplier management.

Requirements

• A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in Supplier Management, Project Management, and/or Program Management.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) certification and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in the defense industry within the supply chain function.
• Experience with desktop computing tools, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams.
• Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools, including MRP (Kinaxis, SAP, or PRISM).
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance prior to the start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies and plans.
• Serve as the interface between Supply Chain and the Program Office/Integrated Product Team (IPT) and other functions supporting development and production contracts.
• Use Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial management skills and participate in quarterly Estimate at Complete (EAC) and weekly material sales forecasting.
• Drive processes to completion in support of an aggressive delivery schedule.
• Provide Material Resource Planning (MRP) support and align production in support of Operations execution.
• Propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies and support business area and program success.
• Identify and generate material risks and opportunities (R&Os) in alignment with program execution.
• Manage Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Manage AOP, including MFT and R&O, and program metrics across contracts.
• Oversee supplier performance, supplier material management, material forecasting, cost and schedule requirements, GSCM health metrics, supplier assessments, and future proposal activities.

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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior