Security-Cleared Material Program Manager Lead — Defense

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ, onsite, seeks a Lead Material Program Manager to lead a team of 6–8 and coordinate with Supply Chain, IPT, and production to meet aggressive delivery schedules. The role emphasizes earned value management, supplier performance, and material forecasting to align with program objectives.

The ideal candidate has extensive PM experience, EVMS certification preferred, and a background in defense industry supply chain management. U.S. citizen with security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or equivalent experience, with strong program management background.
• Experience in supplier management and cross-functional program interfaces.
• Active, transferable U.S. government security clearance required prior to start date.
• Experience in Earned Value Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Earned Value Management and financial oversight; participate in EACs.
• Drive supply chain planning and material forecasting to meet aggressive delivery schedules.
• Oversee supplier performance and future proposal activities.
• Ensure cost and schedule requirements are met across contracts.
• Interface between Supply Chain, IPT, and program offices to drive program success.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Supplier Material Management

Material Forecasting

Cost & Schedule Management

GSCM Metrics

Supplier Assessments

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Kinaxis

SAP

PRISM

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ, onsite, seeks a Lead Material Program Manager to lead a team of 6–8 and coordinate with Supply Chain, IPT, and production to meet aggressive delivery schedules. The role emphasizes earned value management, supplier performance, and material forecasting to align with program objectives.

The ideal candidate has extensive PM experience, EVMS certification preferred, and a background in defense industry supply chain management. U.S. citizen with security clearance is required.