Sr. Material Program Manager

Blue Canyon Technologies • Lafayette, CO

1d • $75,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. The Sr. Material Program Manager (MPM) will help lead the program's supply chain activities and is the liaison between Contracts, Program Finance and Program Managers, working alongside Subcontracts and Purchasing team. The MPM will create, manage, and execute material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP) to ensure program competitiveness and performance from the front end of the business through contract closure. Key responsibilities include material forecasting, cost/schedule/quality management, earned value management, metrics, assist in supplier assessments, sourcing strategies, negotiation of software licenses, communication of customer flow through requirements, proposal activities, and assisting with contract close out activities. The MPM will provide inputs as needed to the program Estimate at Complete (EAC) reviews including supply chain risk and opportunities. The ideal candidate will have financial, contracting, and negotiating experience and have had project management responsibilities including, but not limited to risk and opportunity management, briefing in customer forums and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. The MPM will use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to ensure business area and program success. Must be a self-starter and someone that is flexible and is able to work independently at a high level of quality, quantity and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to display good judgement and solve problems in the absence of an obvious clear path.
• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards regardless of the circumstance.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that allow for successful work in a diverse environment with numerous internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated willingness to prioritize the success and goodwill of the team over one’s own self-interest.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Working knowledge of supply chain and related systems, procurement, receiving, cost estimating, and finance.
• Able to coordinate strategies and manage tactical execution.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Work, and Power Point.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Nice To Haves

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Supplier management and/or Subcontract management experience.
• Supply chain and related systems, procurement, MRP, receiving, cost estimating, and finance.
• Translating customer terms and conditions into supplier requirements and reviewing statements of work for completeness and conformance to program requirements.
• Material pricing/estimating and proposals.
• Managing technical requirements to a schedule and budget.
• Preparing and presenting presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of PRISM (SAP).
• Strong skill level in MS Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, etc.).
• Familiarity with the Gate review process.
• Ability to lead or support negotiations (price, schedule and supplier exceptions to terms and conditions).

Responsibilities

• Primary POC for Business Development to collect the proper material cost including material escalation over the period of the contract for accurate proposals.
• Partnering with the Program Manager, Engineering, Operations and Business Management in developing a program material budget & schedule and then execute within that plan.
• Maintain active quotes for LLM with a focus on cost savings and schedule.
• Primary POC for Small Business Plans, execution of contracts plan and reporting of data.
• Ensure that the proposal’s cost and actuals are aligning.
• Alignment with company processes, procedures and forms, government requirements and flow downs, ERP system, and process improvements.
• Support supplier forecast, cash flow, and program milestone execution.
• Have overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM metrics, Make/Buy where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
• Develop and status program Subcontract Stoplight Chart, highlighting current cost, technical and schedule performance of each program subcontract.
• Creates, manages, and executes material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP).
• Provides comprehensive supply chain support for Gates 0-11 activities and ensures IPDP compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable.
• Coordinates cross-functionality with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and others to develop solutions for project challenges..
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Participates in program activities throughout the entire program lifecycle, from pre-proposal through contract closure. Support program-level gate reviews and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Supplier Schedule/MRP and Critical Path Analysis - identifies tasks critical to SC and updates the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Manages SC and other IMS tasks to ensure completion to plan.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees