Material Project Manager – Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 149,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Job summary

Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Material Project Manager to support material strategies with PMO and Manufacturing, maintaining cost and schedule lead times to help ensure program success. This onsite role in El Segundo, California, involves tracking risks, reporting material activity, and aligning make/buy strategies and supplier sourcing with engineering as design matures.

The position emphasizes collaboration across procurement and manufacturing to optimize material flow, control

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent working experience.
3+ years' experience in material management, procurement, manufacturing or supply chain.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
Aerospace or Defense experience and US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

Support CAM activities for material, including baseline schedule and cost planning, IMS status, ETC/EAC, variance reporting.
Identify material risks and develop mitigation plans.
Aggregate engineering material requirements and translate to MRP requirements.
Assist design trades to determine make/buy strategies and supplier sourcing.
Prepare material program summaries with balance, issue IDs and related metrics.
Collaborate with procurement to assess costs, lead times, and strategies.
Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure DFM and prevent build issues.
Report material-related metrics and support continuous improvement in procurement workflows.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Material management

Procurement

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

EVMS

MRP

Job description

Company

Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Material Project Manager (MPM) which will include, but not limited to, supporting material strategies with the Program Management Office and Manufacturing Organization, maintaining cost and schedule lead times to achieve program success, identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities and reporting/tracking all program material activities. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, California.

This position's internal job is Business Ops Specialist. Our team is currently hiring for level 3.

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting Control Account Management (CAM) activities associated with material including Baseline schedule & cost planning, providing IMS status, Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates At Complete (EAC), variance reporting, and other financial responsibilities
Provide support in identifying material related risks and opportunities and developing mitigation plans
Assist in aggregating all of engineering's material requirements, determining the strategy to procure items while design is matured, and translating it into Material Resource Planning (MRP) requirements
Assisting engineering in design trades to determine make / buy strategies, supplier sourcing, and modifications to material to achieve requirements, cost, and schedule
Perform analysis on material requirements to provide material program summaries that include lines of balance, issue identification, and other metrics relevant to the program scope
Partner with procurement organization to engage with supply base to assess costs, lead times, and strategies to achieve program requirements
Partnering with manufacturing organization to determine how to best ensure all parts are designed for manufacturing to prevent further issues from arising in build process
Execute processes and systems for tracking and reporting material-related metrics, including lead times, lines of balances, and supplier performance
Support continuous improvement initiatives for program and potentially company to enhance material procurement processes, streamline workflows, and optimize supply chain efficiency

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent working experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in material management, procurement, manufacturing or supply chain management
Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Aerospace or Defense experience
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of material planning principles and supply chain best practices
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to lead cross functional teams, foster collaboration, and drive results
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data driven decisions
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience in design development programs preferred
Experience of programs with EVMS requirements
Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment
Must be a self-starter, capable of supporting organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal management as well as supplier management

Conflict Of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range

Level 3: $101,150 - $148,750

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category = Program Integration

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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