Material Program Manager

RTX (Raytheon); Concord, North Tewksbury (MA, MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager (MPM) to support the FXR sensor portfolio. This onsite role in Tewksbury, MA focuses on supplier engagement, performance, and program execution within the FXR program.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in project or supplier management, a DoD clearance (Secret or higher preferred), and the ability to travel up to 25% for supplier coordination and program milestones.

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree or equivalent experience with 7–10 years in project/program management.
• Experience with supplier management and budget/financial processes.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance to meet schedule, quality, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to align capabilities with needs.
• Develop and execute Supplier Engagement Strategies including budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage supplier backlog with clear prioritization and communication.
• Identify risks and drive process improvements across supplier operations.
• Collect, analyze, and report supplier performance metrics to support objectives.
• Develop Estimates at Completion (EAC) for accurate forecasting.
• Serve as primary contact for supplier-related program execution and compliance.
• Travel ~25% to engage suppliers and support program needs.

Skills

Project management

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking an experienced professional with a background in Supply Chain and Program Management to join our team as a Material Program Manager (MPM) supporting the Advanced Technology team's next-generation sensor portfolio as part of the Future X-Band Radar (FXR) program. This role is critical to ensuring supplier performance and alignment with program objectives. As an MPM, you will work onsite in Tewksbury, MA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive supplier engagement, improve performance, and deliver on program commitments.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage supplier performance to meet program requirements, including schedule, quality, and affordability goals.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier manufacturing and quality capabilities align with program needs.
• Develop and execute Supplier Engagement Strategies, including resource allocation, budget management, and schedule adherence.
• Manage supplier backlog, ensuring priorities are clearly defined and communicated.
• Identify and mitigate risks, while driving process improvements and efficiencies across supplier operations.
• Collect, analyze, and report on supplier performance metrics to support program objectives.
• Develop and manage Estimates at Completion (EAC) to ensure accurate financial forecasting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier-related program execution activities, ensuring alignment with Raytheon's values and objectives.
• Ability to travel ~25%

What You Will Learn

• Insight into the development and application of next-generation radar technology that protects the warfighter and supports national defense.
• An understanding of how your contributions directly impact a major franchise program for the business unit with senior leadership exposure.
• Experience developing and transitioning cutting-edge systems and processes into production that drive innovation in aerospace and defense.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience in Project, Program, Product, Finance, and/or Supplier Management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and/or PowerPoint.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance, with the last full background investigation completed within the past six years.
• Experience managing complex projects in Supply Chain, Program Management, or Supplier Management.
• Experience with financial processes such as Budget Change Requests (BCRs), Estimates at Completion (EAC), and Latest Revised Estimates (LRE).
• Leadership abilities and experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
• Experience in high-pressure, fast-paced development environments.
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.