Sr. Manager, Material Program Manager - Tucson, AZ

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

Role Type: Onsite.

U.S. citizenship required. Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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.

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

• 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

• 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.
• Earned value management certification and experience preferred.
• 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).

This role is a U.S.-based role.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Salary Range

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.