Material Program Manager (MPM) - Tucson, AZ
About The Position
Raytheon is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager to support the LADS SBU and PF&M SSBU for a program in Tucson, Arizona. The role is accountable for overall materials-management program execution, including cost, schedule, quality, and supplier performance. The successful candidate will develop and achieve organizational and program objectives and interface effectively with internal and external management at all levels. The position includes financial, contracting, proposal-development, and negotiation work, along with project-management responsibilities such as material forecasting, Estimate at Complete (EAC) risk and opportunity management, and presenting in customer forums. The manager will lead projects and support budgeting, financial management, and issue and conflict resolution. Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Material Program Management (MPM) certifications must be obtained within one year in the role.
Requirements
- A 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 manufacturing, operations, production control, procurement, and/or finance.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, PRISM, Kinaxis, or an equivalent system.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day 1.
Nice To Haves
- Financial acumen, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasting, Estimates at Complete (EAC), Earned Value Management (EVM), and CAM knowledge.
- Material Program Management experience and knowledge of SAP or PRISM.
- Prior experience in the defense industry supply-chain function.
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFAR).
- Experience presenting verbally and/or in writing to key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Support MPM Leads with monthly material forecasting using the ROMS and MFT tools.
- Act as or support the CAM in managing program material budgets and EAC.
- Support MPM Leads in annual AOP development.
- Develop and execute Material Program Plans and Supplier Management Plans.
- Plan and execute sourcing decisions and support the Make/Buy/Where process.
- Translate requirements for suppliers and conduct supplier engagements concerning capability, capacity, opportunity, and risk.
- Drive Purchase Requisition generation and Purchase Order placement and management.
- Coordinate with Program Office, Production Planning, Engineering, and Quality stakeholders to align material availability with program milestones using the SAP/Prism ERP system.
- Identify and mitigate supplier-performance vulnerabilities.
- Support proposal development activities, including responsibility for material cost and lead time.
- Participate in program and engineering reviews and change boards, including CN and ECP reviews and approvals.
- Ensure suppliers operate to and support MRP, the MPP, and the MPS.
- Monitor performance metrics and proactively address program and functional issues.
- Mitigate supply-chain risks and work with suppliers and purchasing to resolve material shortages or delays.
- Obtain EVMS and MPM certifications within one year in the role.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
