Material Program Manager - Advanced Technologies Development Programs

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon seeks an experienced Material Program Manager to lead material strategy for development programs within the Advanced Technologies SBU. You will liaison between Program, Engineering, and supplier base to ensure material requirements are met for early lifecycle programs.

The role requires strong program management, financial acumen, and supplier-management skills, including EVMS. Onsite work at Tucson locations is required, with opportunities to influence cost, quality, and schedule

Qualifications

• University degree required with 8+ years experience in supply chain or related field.
• Experience with supplier management and subcontract management.
• Active/transferable U.S. government security clearance required prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Oversee domestic suppliers' quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and execute material strategies aligned with program needs.
• Negotiate cost, schedule, and quality with suppliers.
• Collaborate with engineering to support timely material procurement.
• Forecast material costs and monitor EVMS-related metrics.
• Manage supplier performance and Make/Buy/Where strategies.
• Work onsite at Tucson, AZ locations.

Skills

Supply chain management

Program management

Forecasting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

EVMS

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808

Position Role Type: Onsite

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager (MPM) to support development programs within the Advanced Technologies Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role is responsible for managing supply chain tasks in support of new business captures and executing material strategies post-contract award. As an MPM, you will act as the primary liaison between the Program, Engineering leads, and the Raytheon Supplier base, working to ensure material requirements are met for your assigned programs. These are typically early life‑cycle development programs where requirements are still being finalized and material strategies remain flexible. This role requires strong program management skills, financial acumen, and the ability to manage supplier relationships and EACs under contractual Earned Value Management (EVM). To succeed, you must be a self‑starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives while interfacing with all levels of internal management and supplier leadership.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the performance of domestic suppliers, ensuring quality, affordability, and timely delivery of hardware and/or services.
• Develop and execute material strategies that align with program needs and requirements.
• Drive robust material cost, quality, and schedule negotiations across the supplier base.
• Collaborate and influence cross-functional teams, guiding Engineering to support timely material procurement.
• Provide accurate forecasting of material costs and manage related financial metrics.
• Monitor and proactively address performance and financial metrics, including cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
• Own the supplier management process, including supplier performance, SCM metrics, Make/Buy/Where strategies, strategic agreements, and compliance with customer flow‑through requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR, public law).
• Work onsite at one of our Tucson, AZ locations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supply chain–relevant role such as procurement, MRP, cost estimating, or finance.
• Experience with supplier management and/or subcontract management.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (special program access or equivalent manufacturing programs).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with material sales forecasting.
• Experience with multiple DoD/DoW contract types (e.g., Cost Type, Firm Fixed Price).
• Experience with government acquisition regulations and laws, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and TINA.
• Experience working with missile system elements such as Circuit Card Assemblies, Printed Wiring Boards, electrical components, harnessing, or energetics like rocket motors and warheads.
• Experience managing complex supplier relationships in a matrixed organization.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Benefits

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.

Incentive Compensation

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.

EEO Statement

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, 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.