Material Program Manager II

Blue Canyon Technologies; Lafayette (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

401k with 4% match

PTO + holidays + parental leave

Job summary

Blue Canyon Technologies, a leader in small satellite systems, seeks a Material Program Manager II to bridge Supply Chain, Contracts, Program Finance and PMs. You will craft the material program strategy, forecast costs, manage risk, and drive efficiency from pre-proposal to contract closure.

This role is based in Lafayette, CO with hybrid options. The ideal candidate has aBachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and familiarity with ERP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience.
• Good judgement and problem-solving when paths are unclear.
• High ethical standards in all circumstances.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse customers.
• Team-oriented; prioritizes group success.
• Clear written and oral communication.
• Working knowledge of supply chain, procurement and finance.
• Ability to coordinate strategies and tactical execution.
• Experience with PRISM (SAP) and MS Office.
• Familiarity with gate reviews and EAC processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Primary POC for Business Development to collect material cost for proposals.
• Develop program material budget and schedule with PM, Eng, Ops.
• Maintain active quotes for LLM focusing on cost savings.
• Primary POC for Small Business Plans and reporting of data.
• Ensure proposals cost and actuals align.
• Align with company processes, ERP and flow downs.
• Support supplier forecast, cash flow and milestones.
• Own supplier management process including performance and SCM metrics.
• Develop and status Subcontract Stoplight Chart.
• Develops and executes material program plans.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to solve program challenges.
• Review SC Metrics with PMO.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Participate in lifecycle from pre-proposal to close; support EAC.
• Manage IMS tasks and critical path.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PRISM (SAP)

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose:TheMaterial Program Manager (MPM)will serve as the liaison between Supply Chain and Contracts, Program Finance and Program Managers, working alongside Subcontractsandpurchasingteam.The MPM will create, manage, execute material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP) to ensure programcompetitivenessand performance from the front end of the business through contract closure. Key responsibilitiesincludematerial forecasting, cost/schedule/quality management, earned value management, metrics,assistin supplier assessments, sourcing strategies, negotiation of software licenses, communication of customer flow through requirements, proposal activities andassistingwith contract close out activities.The MPM will provide inputs as needed to the program Estimate at Complete (EAC) reviews including supply chain risk and opportunities. The MPM will use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to insure business area and program success. Must be a self-starter and someone that is flexible and is able to work independently ata high levelof quality,quantityand collaboration.

Title:Material Program Manager II

Position Type:Full Time

Pay Range: $70,000 - $115,000

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

On-site position at our Lafayette, CO location. Hybrid options available. (work locations are subject to change based on business need).

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

Job Responsibilities

• Primary POC for Business Development to collect the proper material cost including material escalation over the period of the contract foraccurateproposals.
• Partnering with the Program Manager, Engineering, Operations and Business Management in developing a program material budget &scheduleandthen execute within that plan.
• Maintain active quotes for LLM with a focus on cost savings and schedule.
• Primary POC for Small Business Plans, execution of contracts plan and reporting of data.
• Ensure that proposals cost and actuals are aligning.
• Alignment with Company processes, procedures and forms, government requirements and flow downs, ERP system, and process improvements.
• Support Supplier forecast, cash flow and program milestone execution
• Have overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM metrics, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
• Develop and status program Subcontract Stoplight Chart, highlighting current cost, technical and schedule performance of each program subcontract
• Develops and executes material program plans
• Coordinates cross-functionality with Engineering,Operations,Quality, Finance, and others to develop solutions for project challenges
• Reviews the standard SC Metrics with the PMO as applicable
• Occasional travel may berequired.
• Participates in program activities throughout the entire program lifecycle, from pre-proposal through contract closure. Support Program-level gate reviews and Estimates at Completion (EAC)
• Supplier Schedule/MRP and Critical Path Analysis -identifiestasks critical to SC and updates the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Manages SC and other IMS tasks to ensure completion to plan.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to display good judgement and solve problems in the absence of an obvious clear path.
• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards regardless of the circumstance.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that allow for successful work in a diverse environment withnumerousinternal and external customers.
• Demonstrated willingness to prioritize the success and goodwill of the team over one’s own self-interest.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
• Working knowledge of supply chain and related systems, procurement, receiving, cost estimating, and finance
• Able to coordinate strategies and manage tactical execution
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiencyin the Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Work, Power Point
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience Desired

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Supplier management and/or Subcontract management
• Supply chain and related systems, procurement, MRP, receiving, cost estimating, and finance.
• Translating customer terms and conditions into supplier requirements and reviewing statements of work for completeness and conformance to program requirements
• Material pricing/estimating and proposals.
• Managing technical requirements to a schedule and budget
• Preparing and presenting presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders
• Working knowledge of PRISM (SAP)
• Strong skill level in MS Excel (Pivot tables,VLookups, etc.)
• Familiarity with the Gate review process
• Ability to lead or support negotiations (price, schedule and supplier exceptions to terms and conditions)

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT 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 BCT to shorten or extend the application window.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.

You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at [e-mail].