Senior Material Programs Leader – A&D (On-site)

EXO Talent Partners; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EXO Talent Partners is retained on a confidential search for a Senior Manager, Supply Chain to lead the Material Program Management function at an aerospace and defense manufacturer in the Melbourne, FL area. This on-site role follows a 9/80 schedule and requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead a team of Material Program Managers across development, production, and sustainment programs, owning material cost, schedule, EAC forecasting, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supply chain, material program management, subcontract management, program management, or operations in aerospace and defense.
• 3+ years of people leadership, direct team leadership strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ownership of program material cost and schedule: forecasting, EAC, variance drivers, and recovery execution.
• Cross-functional leadership in a matrixed environment with executive-level communication.
• Bachelor's in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Material Program Managers across multiple programs and lifecycle phases.
• Serve as the primary interface between the PMO and Integrated Product Teams and Supply Chain, accountable for material cost, schedule, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Own program material budgets, baseline integrity, and performance reporting: material EAC, forecasting, and variance analysis, with EVM-compatible planning where the contract requires.
• Set the execution standard for forecasting, EAC discipline, performance metrics, and risk and opportunity management.
• Drive program supply chain strategy: make-buy, sourcing, subcontracting, capacity, lead-time, and continuity of supply, aligned to the Integrated Master Schedule.
• Direct supplier performance management, recovery plans, and escalation paths for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Support proposals and captures with supply chain inputs, material pricing strategy, and Basis of Estimate development.
• Ensure FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and customer compliance in partnership with Contracts and Legal.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Forecasting & EAC

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or related field

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

EXO Talent Partners is retained on a confidential search for a Senior Manager, Supply Chain to lead the Material Program Management function at an aerospace and defense manufacturer in the Melbourne, FL area. This on-site role follows a 9/80 schedule and requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead a team of Material Program Managers across development, production, and sustainment programs, owning material cost, schedule, EAC forecasting, and supplier performance.