Material Program Manager

RTX; North Tewksbury, Concord, Tewksbury (MA, MA, MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX Corporation seeks an experienced Material Program Manager to support the FXR sensor portfolio. The role leads supplier performance and engagement strategies onsite at Tewksbury, MA, coordinating with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure timely program commitments.

The position requires a university degree (or equivalent) with extensive program management experience and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance. Travel ~25% may be expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience with 10 years of relevant work, or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Experience in Project, Program, Finance, and/or Supplier Management.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier performance to meet program requirements (schedule, quality, affordability).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to align supplier capabilities with program needs.
• Develop and execute Supplier Engagement Strategies, including budgets and schedules.
• Manage supplier backlog with clear priorities.
• Identify and mitigate risks while driving process improvements across supplier ops.
• Collect and report supplier performance metrics to support program objectives.
• Develop and manage Estimates at Completion (EAC) for financial forecasting.
• Act as primary contact for supplier-related program execution activities.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Finance

Supplier management

MS Office

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft 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. Ability to travel ~25%

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.

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.

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available. This position requires a security clearance.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

• 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.