Sr. Manager, Material Program Management
About The Position
The Sr. Manager, Material Program Management is accountable for material planning, scheduling, and execution across Voyager's Strategic Systems product portfolio. This leader builds, develops, and directs a team of Material Program Managers responsible for material and subcontract program execution from proposal through development and production. The role establishes consistent planning and reporting, disciplined financial control, proactive risk management, and compliance with customer and Government contract requirements. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. It serves as the senior Supply Chain voice on assigned programs and partners with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Contracts, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing. The Sr. Manager represents Supply Chain in program reviews, leadership briefings, and customer meetings, and is expected to make sound decisions with incomplete information while holding themselves and their team accountable for results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, finance, supply chain, or another related category.
- At least 10 years of program management and/or supply chain management experience in aerospace and defense programs, including at least 3 years leading teams with direct reports.
- Demonstrated ability to manage Integrated Master Schedules and program financials, including EACs, forecasting, and accruals.
- Direct experience with Government procurement regulations and contract flow-downs, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and TINA.
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government-issued Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or MBA.
- Experience managing rocket propulsion or missile defense system programs.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certification.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and analytics or planning tools.
- Experience building or scaling a program management function in a growing organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Material Program Managers; set goals, ensure accountability, and build bench strength and succession.
- Assign Material Program Manager coverage across programs, balance workload, and support critical issues, escalations, and customer-facing situations.
- Establish and enforce consistent material program management practices, templates, cadence, and metrics across programs.
- Recruit, onboard, and retain talent while fostering ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Own material strategy, plans, and performance for assigned programs, including the relevant portions of Integrated Master Schedules in coordination with Program Managers.
- Oversee key subcontractor execution through program phases, including SRR/PDR/CDR milestones, supplier status reporting, and program management-related SDRLs.
- Drive supply and demand planning with Operations, Engineering, and Planning; identify gaps, escalate critical issues, and lead recovery efforts.
- Lead material-content risk and opportunity management, including mitigation plans, executive escalation, and communication of cost, schedule, and delivery impacts.
- Partner with Engineering on technical requirements, statements of work, specifications, design release, and test and qualification plans for related materials and subcontractors.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, including subcontract administrators, Buyers, and Strategic Sourcing, to execute material strategy.
- Own program-level material financials, including material sales forecasts, estimates at completion, and associated risks and opportunities.
- Review and advise on program forecasts and EAC changes; ensure variances are understood, explained, and addressed.
- Serve as a senior customer contact for material and subcontract program information and present at program management reviews, leadership briefings, and customer reviews.
- Lead material content for proposals and new business pursuits, including basis of estimates and subcontract plans.
- Provide executive-level reporting on material program health, supplier performance, and key metrics.
- Ensure prime contract flow-downs, including FAR/DFARS and customer-specific terms, are identified, flowed to Supply Chain, and followed.
- Maintain compliance with U.S. Government regulations, including ITAR/EAR export requirements, in material and subcontract program activities.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 nationwide options and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
- Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
- Opportunity to work alongside a talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
