Principle Specialist, Material Program Manager

RTX•El Segundo, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) to support the Mission Solutions & Payloads portfolio in the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit. This position is responsible for the coordination and execution of all material strategies and plans in support of program execution. The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management, including supplier management. Additionally, this position requires an individual who will be able to exert influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program IPT team. The ideal candidate will ensure cohesive alignment with supply chain and enterprise objectives. The MPM will be the liaison between the Program Manager, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), other functional stakeholders, and the Supply Chain organization. Responsibilities will span from the front end of the business supply chain activities through contract closure.

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 of 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and/or Project/Program Management
Experience with MS Office (i.e. Word, Power Point, Excel and Project)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Supply chain experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry
Experience with design to cost and cost reduction initiative activities
Earned Value Management (EVM) certification or equivalent
Experience as a Cost Account Manager

Responsibilities

Manage and execute material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP)
Provide Supply Chain support for RLPM activities and ensure IPDP compliance with the programs and tailoring when applicable
Own supplier management activities and performance to include metrics, international issues, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
Support supply chain proposal activities including pricing and bases of estimates
Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives
Identify opportunities for small business participation
Work closely with Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Monitor and proactively act to address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality and EVM
Responsible for financial tasks related to material including tracking budgets, targets, initiating & maintaining accurate sales forecasts, short-range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales and operating plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
Flow down Program Requirements and Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation and subcontract management plans
Balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs