Material Program Manager – Global Patriot

Jobtailor; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Global Supply Chain professional to lead all SCM activities for the Global Patriot GEM-T international programs. You will interface with the Program Management Office to communicate program status, assess risks, and implement corrective actions.

The role requires strong experience in material forecasting, EV management, MRP tools (PRISM, KINAXIS), and budget oversight, with a track record in complex, high-stress environments. U.S.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 8+ years experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with budget and EV management and MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Global Supply Chain activities for Global Patriot GEM-T programs.
• Interface with Program Management Office and report program status.
• Forecast material sales and perform variance analysis monthly.
• Manage ROM risks and opportunities and support audits and licensing)
• Support new program startup, baselining, and proposal management
• Coordinate with IPTs, Procurement, and FP&A to align forecasts and budgets

Skills

Global Supply Chain Management

Material Lifecycle Management

Earned Value Management

Budget Management

MRP/EV Management Alignment

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Engineering, or Supply Chain

MPM Level 4 Certification

Tools

PRISM

KINAXIS

Material Forecast Tool

ROM Tool

Job description

• Accountable for all Global Supply Chain activities on Global Patriot GEM-T International Programs
• Represent Global Supply Chain and serve as its interface to the Program Management Office
• Report Global Supply Chain program status and communicate critical issues to customers, offering solutions and implementing corrective actions
• Prepare monthly material sales forecasts using the Material Forecast Tool, aligning with IPTs, Procurement, and FP&A teams
• Perform monthly forecast variance analysis
• Proactively manage material sales Risk & Opportunity using the ROM Tool
• Support program offset and localization efforts, including project identification and international supplier assessment and development
• Support new program start-up activities, including development of the Material Program Plan, Contract Flow-Through Brief, and baselining activities
• Support bottoms-up proposal management, PMER kick-offs, capture planning, GSC proposal content, and CAPA supplier management
• Support internal and external program audits, including USG Material Pricing Audits and Program Definitization
• Support EXIM licensing requirements and Part 130 Sweeps
• Manage the program material lifecycle from capture through execution and sustainment (Gates 4–11)

Requirements

• 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
• U.S. citizenship required
• Experience with budget and Earned Value (EV) management
• Experience with MRP systems and tools such as PRISM and KINAXIS
• Experience with Risk & Opportunity Management (ROM) Tool
• Experience with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and/or proposals
• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Engineering, Supply Chain or similar preferred
• MPM Level 4 Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work and succeed in a matrix environment
• Ability to implement functional and program objectives and interface with internal management and supplier management
• Ability to succeed in a high-stress, fast-paced development environment
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Global Supply Chain management, including material lifecycle management, risk and opportunity management, and budget oversight. Proficient in utilizing MRP systems and tools to support program execution and compliance with licensing requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Global Supply Chain Management
• Material Lifecycle Management
• Risk & Opportunity Management (ROM) Tool
• Earned Value (EV) Management
• MRP Systems (PRISM, KINAXIS)

Hard Skills

• Material Forecasting
• Forecast Variance Analysis
• Proposal Management
• Program Audits
• Budget Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Prioritization
• Matrix Environment Collaboration
• High-Stress Environment Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• MPM Level 4 Certification

Industry Keywords

• Global Patriot GEM-T
• Program Management Office
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• EXIM Licensing
• Part 130 Sweeps

Tools & Technologies

• Material Forecast Tool
• ROM Tool
• PRISM
• KINAXIS