Material Program Manager - Top Secret Clearance Required

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Annual incentive compensation

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a skilled Material Program Manager to oversee program plans and supplier management in Tucson, AZ. The candidate must have a university degree and significant relevant experience, along with an active Top Secret security clearance.

The role involves responsibilities such as managing supplier engagements and executing sourcing decisions while ensuring compliance. Benefits include medical insurance, flexible work schedules, and participation in annual incentive programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Active Top Secret U.S. government security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Material Program Plans and Supplier Management Plans.
• Plan and execute sourcing decisions and support Make/Buy/Where process.
• Lead proposal activities and BOM approvals.
• Drive Purchase Requisition generation and Purchase Order placement.

Skills

Program Management

Material Program Management

Procurement

Contracts

Finance

Operations

Strategic Sourcing

Microsoft Office

Reporting

Communication Skills

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Material Program Manager – Advanced Technology (AT) Team

The role is based in Tucson, AZ and requires a DoD Top Secret security clearance. The position is onsite and may require up to 10% travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Material Program Plans and Supplier Management Plans.
• Plan and execute sourcing decisions and support the Make/Buy/Where process.
• Identify Customer Prime Contract Flow‑Downs and obtain any required terms attachments or modifications.
• Assist with the generation of Supplier Statements of Work.
• Generate Supplier RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs and obtain and understand supplier proposals and quotes.
• Lead proposal activities and BOM approvals.
• Drive Purchase Requisition generation and Purchase Order placement and management.
• Participate in supplier engagements and reviews to ensure supplier performance.
• Apply applicable policies and procedures to perform MPM tasks.

Qualifications You Must Have

• University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience; or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience in Program Management, Material Program Management, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Operations, and/or Strategic Sourcing.
• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SSOWs).
• Experience with Supply Chain, Production Control, and/or Procurement processes and requirements.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to support complex product development efforts.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills and ability to demonstrate RTX Leadership Behaviors.
• Experience in a matrixed organizational structure.
• Experience in material requirements planning (MRP).
• MPM level 3 or 4 certification or PM certification.
• Experience in executing program financials, risk and opportunity analysis, RLPM gates, and creating an MPP.

Benefits

• 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.
• Annual incentive compensation programs, contingent on performance and position level.

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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.