Material Program Manager - Andover, MA (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX, a global aerospace and defense company, seeks a self-starter for the Material Program Manager role in its Land & Air Defense System 24/7 operations team. This hybrid position is based in Andover, MA, requiring collaboration with program managers, IPTs, and supply-chain leads.

Responsibilities include translating requirements to suppliers, proactive R&O planning, and managing material demands and deliveries, with MPM certification target within 12 months.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with SAP or PRISM systems.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.
• Strong project-management, risk, and supplier management skills.
• Ability to work in an IPT environment and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer and product requirements to suppliers.
• Engage suppliers focusing on capability, capacity, opportunity, and risk.
• Monitor supply-chain performance and manage kit availability and on-time delivery.
• Support IPT reviews and visibility of procurement plans.
• Develop and execute Risk & Opportunity and sales plans to meet AOP.
• Manage materials, procurements, receipts, and delivery to customers.
• Progress toward MPM certification within 12 months.

Skills

Project management

Risk & Opportunity management

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

PRISM

Job description

Material Program Manager – Land & Air Defense System 24/7 Operations

RTX, a global aerospace and defense company, seeks a self‑starter with project‑management expertise to serve as the Material Program Manager (MPM) for our Land & Air Defense System 24/7 operations team. The position is hybrid, based in Andover, MA, and requires close collaboration with program managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPT), and supply‑chain leads.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and translate customer and product requirements to suppliers.
• Conduct supplier engagements focused on capability, capacity, opportunity, and risk.
• Monitor and report supply‑chain performance metrics, proactively managing issues that affect kit availability, on‑time delivery to MRP, and on‑hold purchase requisitions.
• Support recurring supplier, program, and IPT reviews, providing visibility of procurement plans and escalating supply‑chain issues.
• Develop and execute Risk & Opportunity (R&O) and sales plans to meet the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and program responsibilities; manage mitigation plans.
• Manage budgets for all bought parts and supply‑chain labor in support of the Estimate at Completion (EAC) process.
• Support prime proposals and program start‑up, including the development and execution of Material Product Strategies (MPS) and Plans (MPP).
• Manage material demands, procurements, receipts, movements, and final delivery to customer or field personnel.
• Make significant progress toward obtaining MPM certification within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience with SAP or PRISM.
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility).
• Strong project‑management skills, including risk and opportunity management, supplier management, and cross‑functional team collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), leadership ability, and the ability to work in an IPT environment.
• Excellent time‑management skills and the ability to prioritize numerous tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply‑chain experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Experience implementing continuous‑improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean.
• Self‑starter capable of achieving organizational and program objectives and interfacing with all levels of internal management.

Benefits

• Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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 (varies by business unit).
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (dependent on position level).
• Relocation assistance: Not available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.