Material Program Manager

Canadian Federal; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Material Program Manager in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, shaping the future of naval warfare. This role involves managing all material activities for program requirements, ensuring effective collaboration across various teams. Ideal candidates possess strong project management skills with significant experience in the DoD aerospace sector. A competitive salary package and a commitment to diversity make this an exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Employee education assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of combined work experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Finance.
• Experience working in the DoD Aerospace & Defense industry.
• Proficient in ERP / MRP business systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all material activities to meet program requirements.
• Developing program plans and subcontract management plans.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to create project schedules.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Budgeting

Leadership Experience

DoD Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence : Safeguarding the Seas for the Worlds Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our five-eyes Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies including state-of-the-art sonar radar expendables signature management and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Acts as the single point of contact interfacing with the Program Office and internal customers Quality Engineering Operations Finance and Contracts. Represents the Supply Chain organization on policies strategies and objectives. Oversees all Supply Chain Management activities needed to meet program requirements and ensures a strong link between various Supply Chain functions including Purchasing / Sub-Contracts and Production Control

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

As a Material Program Manager you will manage all material activities needed to meet program requirements and ensures a strong link within and between various materials functions including Sourcing Program Management Engineering Operations Program Management and Planning. The MPM will be responsible for the development coordination and execution of program material strategies and revenue objectives. In this role you have the opportunity to lead the front end of the business planning activities including early material management involvement and early supplier involvement partnering with program engineering and operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Developing and execute material program plans subcontract management plans (together with Supply Chain)

Balancing strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs

Working closely with Engineering Quality and Operations to create a schedule for projects based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

Developing and leading Planning related proposal activities including task descriptions and bases of estimates

In conjunction with engineering you will develop accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs) from the technical baseline within a few days of proposal kick off control changes in the BOM during the proposal process and promptly flow any changes to material estimating and develop a strategy to get representative costs.

Partnering with Product Management to navigate obsolescence long lead and last time buy material situations to ensure program schedules are met.

Actively engaging in proposals

Managing material actual cost vs should cost

Executing make / buy / where process

Developing and execute risk / opportunity plans to meet program objectives.

Collaborating with supply chain functions for support as needed.

Developing and Monitoring performance metrics and proactively acts to address program and functional issues.

Earned Value Management and Financial management skills including Material EACs and Material Forecasting

Skills Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or in a related field or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 6 years of combined work experience (can include Graduate school experience) in functional areas of Planning Supply Chain Finance Operations (including Production Control) or Project Management

Experience working in the DoD Aerospace & Defense industry

Ability to get a Secret Security Clearance at time of hire

ASCM CPIM or CSCP experience

Strong Planning experience

Proficient in ERP / MRP business systems

Experience managing to a budget

Experience providing inputs into or reviewing EACs

Experience collaborating with the Subcontract Administrator to review statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirements

Experience in electronics / aerospace hardware applications as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly integration and test)

Experience converting business area and customer requirements into executable strategies

Experience leading in an Integrated Program Team (IPT) environment

Knowledge of Government acquisition laws and regulations

Typically a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 7 years related be required to maintain security clearance

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity inclusion equity and equality. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Whats in it for you

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental life insurance RRSP deferred profit sharing optional critical illness insurance an EFAP and student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women Aboriginal Persons Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement : If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process please email

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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