Sr. Manager, Material Program Manager - Tucson, AZ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ seeks a Lead Material Program Manager to lead a 6-8 person team across development and production contracts. You will interface with Supply Chain, IPT, and Program Office to drive material management and execution, with a focus on earned value, forecasts, and supplier performance.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, strong program management experience, and the ability to work onsite in Tucson.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience, with advanced degrees preferred.
• Experience in supplier, project, and/or program management in complex environments.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team providing program management and supply chain leadership.
• Manage earned value, supplier material management, and forecasting.
• Ensure cost and schedule requirements are met and monitor program health metrics.
• Support MRP alignment and production planning to meet Operations goals.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies and plans for development and production contracts.
• Interface with IPT and other functions to drive program success.
• Oversee EACs, AOP, and related program metrics across contracts.

Skills

Supplier management

Project management

Program management

Earned Value Management

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Kinaxis

SAP

PRISM

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on day 1

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.

Lead Material Program Manager

The Loitering Munitions portfolio is seeking a Lead Material Program Manager (MPM) to lead a team of 6-8 people. This position is located on-site in Tucson, AZ. The deputy lead MPM is a strong leader with demonstrated project management skills and will be directly accountable for ensuring overall supplier performance. You 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 management, including supplier management. You will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies and plans.

This MPM role will serve as the interface between Supply Chain and the Program Office/Integrated Product Team (IPT) and other various functions working on both development and production contracts. Key responsibilities include the following: earned value management, supplier material management, material forecasting, ensuring cost and schedule requirements are met, creating metrics to monitor GSCM health, supplier assessments and future proposal activities.

What You Will Do

• Utilize Earned Value Management and financial management skills and participate in quarterly EACs and weekly material sales forecasting.
• Drive processes to successful completion in support of a very aggressive schedule of deliveries.
• Oversight of GSC proposal execution performance and reporting.
• MRP support and production alignment in support of Operations execution.
• Use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to insure business area and program success.
• Identify/Generate material R&Os in alignment with program execution.
• Responsible for Estimate at Completion (EAC’s).
• Manage AOP including MFT and R&O, and program metrics across contracts.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum ten (10) years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum seven (7) years of experience.
• Experience in supplier management, project management, and/or program management.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Earned value management certification and experience.
• Prior experience working in the defense industry within the supply chain function.
• Experience in desktop computing tools (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project).
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams.
• Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools, including MRP (Kinaxis/ SAP/PRISM).

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, and Innovation.
• Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

We Are RTX

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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