Material Program Manager - Tucson, AZ, Andover, MA, McKinney, TX, or Huntsville, AL

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a seasoned Material Program Manager for a Tucson, AZ program, onsite at RTX facilities. The role oversees materials management, cost/schedule/quality, and supplier performance across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in Material Program Management within defense/aerospace, with SAP/PRISM knowledge, ERP experience, and strong budgeting, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Material Program Management within defense/aerospace.
• Proficient with SAP ERP and PRISM knowledge.
• Familiar with EAC, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong supplier management and contracting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support MPM leads with monthly material forecasting via ROMS and MFT.
• Act as or support CAM to manage material budgets and EAC for the program.
• Develop and execute Material Program Plans and Supplier Management Plans.
• Plan and execute sourcing decisions; support Make/Buy/Where.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align material availability with milestones.
• Drive Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order processes.
• Participate in program reviews and change boards (CN/ECP).
• Mitigate risks in supplier performance and lead times.
• Support proposal activities for material cost and lead time.

Skills

Material Program Management

SAP

Supplier management

Budgeting / EAC

MRP tools (ROMS/MFT)

Risk management

Education

University degree or higher

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

SAP

PRISM

ROMS

MFT

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-800 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 800 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Overview

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager (MPM) in support of the LADS SBU and ICP SSBU for a program located in Tucson, AZ. The selected candidate for this position will work onsite at one of the following Raytheon locations: Tucson, AZ, Andover, MA, McKinney, TX, or Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will be directly accountable for ensuring overall program execution of materials management including cost/schedule/quality, and management of supplier performance. To be successful, the candidate must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal and external management. The ideal candidate will have financial, contracting, proposal development and negotiating experience and have had project management responsibilities including, but not limited to material forecasting, Estimate at Complete (EAC) risk and opportunity management, briefing in customer forums, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, budgeting and financial management, issues, and conflict resolution.

What You Will Do

• Support MPM Leads with monthly material forecasting via the ROMS and MFT tools.
• Act as, or support, the CAM to manage material budgets and EAC for the program.
• Support MPM Leads in annual AOP development.
• Develop and execute Material Program Plans and Supplier Management Plans.
• Plan and execute sourcing decisions and support the Make/Buy/Where process.
• Communicate and translate requirements to suppliers; Conduct supplier engagements related to capability, capacity, opportunity, and risk.
• Drive Purchase Requisition generation & Purchase Order placement/management.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders (Program Office, Production Planning, Engineering, Quality) to align material availability with program milestones via the SAP/Prism ERP system.
• Proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within the supplier’s performance.
• Support proposal activities, as a member of the proposal development team, responsible for material cost and lead time.
• Actively participate in program/engineering reviews and change boards, including CN and ECP reviews and approvals.
• Ensure suppliers are operating to and are supporting MRP, the MPP, and the MPS.
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and work collaboratively with suppliers and purchasing to resolve material shortages or delays.

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.

Experience working in a Material Program Management role within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry.

Experience with ERP system such as SAP.

Experience with supplier management.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer Financial Acumen: AOP, Forecasting, Estimates at Complete, Earned Value Management, CAM knowledge.

Material Program Management experience, with SAP, PRISM knowledge.

Experience working in the defense industry within the supply chain function.

Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFAR).

Experience presenting (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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. 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. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX 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 RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.