Senior Material Program Manager

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leading RTX aerospace company, is seeking a Senior Material Program Manager to lead material strategies for STaRS programs in a high‑stakes supply chain environment. You will coordinate with program offices, engineering, and procurement to ensure on-time material availability and cost control.

The role requires 6+ years in supply chain, SAP experience, and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 7 years of experience.
• Minimum 6 years experience in a supply chain role.
• Experience in material sales forecasting, risk & opportunity management, EAC/EVMS.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are eligible for the clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Manager and cross-functional leaders to execute AOP, OTD, and material coverage.
• Develop and execute program material strategies and supplier risk mitigation.
• Establish material sales forecasting for assigned program and product line.
• Lead FEOTB front-end activities related to MRP planning, releases, and EAC reporting.
• Collaborate with Program, Factory, and Supply Base to ensure material coverage for MRPs.
• Establish accurate manufacturing plannings with POM and the Program to manage risks & opportunities.
• Drive cost, schedule, and technical performance through cross-functional collaboration.
• Engage with Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Supply Chain to drive supplier performance.
• Prepare and present information for weekly/monthly management reviews.
• Support proposals including BOE, material pricing inputs, RFQ planning, and CAPA closure on TINA requirements.

Skills

Supply chain management

Forecasting

Risk & Opportunity management

EAC / EVMS

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years experience

Advanced degree + 7 years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG Position Role Type: Unspecified U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world's 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. Raytheon is seeking a Senior Material Program Manager that will support and be accountable for the full supply chain scope associated with STaRS (Strategic & Tactical Radar Solutions). This position will interact with the program office and all functions that support the material order placement process including supplier management, Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Acquisitions. The MPM will also manage all material needs / tasks tied to FEOTB (Front End of The Business) through execution of contract and closure. This position is also responsible for the proposal support, planning, quarterly EAC support, Sales forecasting for material, and supplier management collectively with Procurement / Commodity Teams to ensure that the program(s) have material to support schedule, cost, & quality needs and the financial business acumen for business.

What You Will Do

• Partner with Program Manager and all Cross-Functional leaders to ensure execution of AOP, OTD delivery, and material coverage to enable program to meet commitments to internal and external customers.
• Be responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of all program material strategies, plans, and supplier risk mitigation activities.
• Establish and drive material sales forecasting for assigned program and product line.
• Drive FEOTB front end of business activities related to MRP planning, load, material releases, initial & quarter EAC reporting, etc.
• Work with Program, Factory, and Supply Base to establish accurate material coverage to meet MRP needs and other sustainment execution efforts.
• Establish accurate manufacturing plannings with Program Operations Managers (POM) and the Program to manage specific risks & opportunities.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional leads and other team members to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Engage with Engineering, Mission Assurance (Quality), and Supply Chain organizations to drive supplier performance, execution, and yield of products needed for TFR programs.
• Prepare & present information for weekly / monthly management reviews, summarizing program status & any on-going production / sustainment issues.
• Support proposal activities including Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation, material pricing inputs with SCPX, and RFQ planning / execution with specialist and buyers, and work with Procurement to manage CAPA closure on all TINA requirements necessary.
• Ensure continuous improvement and knowledge sharing by documenting program execution insights, capture lessons learned, and contributing to repeatable process improvements that strengthen MPM execution standards across the team.
• Solve material planning/procurement issues and drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• They Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree and 7 years prior relevant experience.
• Minimum 6 years experience in a supply chain role.
• Experience in Material Sales forecasting, Risk & Opportunity management, Material Estimates at Completion (EACs) and/or Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

We Value Experience in Export/Import Compliance requirements for international business partners and suppliers

Experience using SAP

Experience with government regulations (i.e., FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, TINA, etc.)

Knowledge of manufacturing processes across product life cycle

Supplier management experience

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

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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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.