Material Program Manager

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Space Program Manager in Supply Chain to lead material strategies, plans, and supplier risk mitigation while communicating status to the program office and leadership.

You will develop, coordinate, and execute material strategies and enterprise objectives across the program, collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations, and support supplier engagements and proposals. This role requires onsite work at El Segundo.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum ten (10) years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum seven (7) years’ experience.
• Minimum of (8) years’ experience in supplier management, project management, and/or program management, within a Space portfolio.
• Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a space program for Supply Chain as the Material Program Manager, developing, implementing, and optimizing material strategies, plans, and supplier risk‑mitigation activities while effectively communicating status, issues, and recommendations to the program office and functional leadership.
• Responsible for leading the development, coordination and execution of all program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives.
• Coordinate and support supplier engagements, negotiations, to drive coordination with Subcontract Managers.
• Support Supply Chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates that align with price to win (PTW) targets.
• Support the development and execution of material program plans (MPP), ensuring alignment with overall program objectives.
• Support the development and execution of risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Track key performance metrics and take proactive steps to resolve program and functional challenges.
• Achieve overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program IPT team.
• Lead discussions and presentations to all levels of management, senior leadership, and customers.

Skills

Program management

Supplier management

Project planning

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Manufacturing planning tools

Enterprise planning tools

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What You Will Do

• Lead a space program for Supply Chain as the Material Program Manager, developing, implementing, and optimizing material strategies, plans, and supplier risk‑mitigation activities while effectively communicating status, issues, and recommendations to the program office and functional leadership.


• Responsible for leading the development, coordination and execution of all program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives.


• Coordinate and support supplier engagements, negotiations, to drive coordination with Subcontract Managers.


• Support Supply Chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates that align with price to win (PTW) targets.


• Support the development and execution of material program plans (MPP), ensuring alignment with overall program objectives.


• Support the development and execution of risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.


• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).


• Track key performance metrics and take proactive steps to resolve program and functional challenges.


• Achieve overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program IPT team.


• Lead discussions and presentations to all levels of management, senior leadership, and customers.


• This role will require you to be on site in our El Segundo, CA facility.


• This position is contingent upon contract award.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum ten (10) years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum seven (7) years’ experience.


• Minimum of (8) years’ experience in supplier management, project management, and/or program management, within a Space portfolio.


• Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Supervisory experience.


• Experience with government regulations (i.e., FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, TINA, etc.).


• Experience developing and analyzing performance metrics.


• Experience with Proposal and New Business Capture.


• Experience with program startup (schedule planning, start-up gate/staffing forecasting)

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.