Material Program Manager, Growth - Hybrid

RTX•McKinney, TX

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager (MPM) to join the Advanced Programs Operations & Supply Chain team and support a portfolio of programs. The role develops and achieves program material delivery and financial performance objectives in a matrixed environment, working with functional and program leadership. The MPM serves as a liaison among Supply Chain, program leadership, engineering, and suppliers. The position executes program material strategies at supplier facilities to prepare suppliers for increased production rates, and helps resolve supplier delivery and technical concerns. It supports production in a changing environment where material strategy execution contributes to overall program success. The role is primarily hybrid and requires extensive domestic travel, approximately 85–95%. An active, existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after the first day, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Experience in a supply chain, finance, operations, project management, and/or program management role.
Experience managing supplier performance in relation to financials, performance metrics, and/or contract compliance.
U.S. citizenship; required because the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Supply chain experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
Supplier management experience.
Experience with government regulations such as FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and TINA.
Excellent reporting skills and experience leading and/or participating in cross-functional teams.
MPM Level 4 or higher and/or PM Level 7 or higher certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate purchase requirements with Engineering, Program Operations Management, and Production Control Planning and Scheduling.
Identify supply gaps and develop strategies to address them.
Prepare documents and presentations for key leadership team members.
Work with PMO, CGO, and program supply chain teams to develop and implement material strategies supporting multi-year production.
Participate in supplier engagements and reviews to ensure supplier performance.
Develop and execute risk and opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
Flow down Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers, including risk mitigation and subcontract management plans.
Influence others to achieve program objectives and long-range goals.
Travel to key suppliers to support the program growth strategy.
Serve as a weekly liaison among the supply base, supply chain, engineering, and program management regarding supplier health.
Coordinate with internal supply chain, engineering, and program management teams on technical or delivery concerns and develop paths to solutions.
Travel domestically, approximately 85–95%.