Material Program Manager

globalhr; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Annual Incentive Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Job summary

The MPM role at RTX’s El Segundo, CA site focuses on leading material program plans, supplier management, and cross-functional leadership within the Supply Chain organization. You will collaborate with program management, finance, and sourcing to drive strategic and tactical SCM activities, and you may travel up to 20% domestically.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and a background in operations, procurement, or materials management are essential; DoD clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with minimum 3–5 years in supply chain or related roles.
• Experience in supply chain, production control, or procurement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience using SAP and cross-functional leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in program, IPTL, and supplier meetings as a core SCM member.
• Develop and execute material program plans (MPP) and subcontract management plans.
• Own supplier management process including performance, metrics, Make/Buy strategy, and strategic agreements.
• Own supplier and finance management processes (Risk/Opportunity, Line of Balance, Metrics).
• Interface with Program Executives, Program Managers, IPTs, and Supply Chain.
• Oversee SCM activities to meet program requirements across Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control.
• Address urgent supply chain tasks (POs, SSOW, sole-source justifications).
• Represent Supply Chain on policies, strategies, and objectives.
• Travel domestically up to 20%.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Program management

Supply chain experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

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.

The RFS Fire Control Production program is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) who is a leader with demonstrated success in developing and achieving organizational and program objectives. This role requires the individual work onsite at our El Segundo, California location.

The MPM is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies and plans. This MPM role will report directly to the Program MPM Leads, with accountability to the Program Management Office. You must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program goals, and must be able to successfully interface with varying levels of internal management.

The candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills, should be able to lead both tactical and strategic efforts, and will work with cross-functional teams supporting the program. The successful candidate will have operations, supply chain, procurement or materials management experience and exhibit leadership skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Participate in program, IPTL, and supplier meetings as a core SCM member
• Develop and execute material program plans (MPP) and subcontract management plans
• Overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, Supply Chain metrics, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements
• Overall ownership of the supplier and finance management process (i.e., Risk/Opportunity, Line of Balance, Metrics, Material sales forecasts)
• Liaise between the Program Executive, Program Managers, IPTs and the Supply Chain organization
• Oversee all SCM activities needed to meet program requirements, and ensure a strong link between various Supply Chain functions, including Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control
• Proactively address and complete urgent supply chain tasking (Purchase Requisitions integrity, Single/Sole Source Justifications, Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW), Purchase Order follow up
• Represent the Supply Chain organization on policies, strategies, and objectives
• Domestic travel not to exceed 20%
• Implement continuous improvement through CORE, Six Sigma or related Lean methodologies/principals

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• 3 years experience in a supply chain role or related role such as Production Control, Operations, Finance or Supplier Engineering
• Experience using SAP
• 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

• Raytheon MPM level 4 certification or equivalent experience

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

• 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
• 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.

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