Strategic Material Program Manager

Blue Canyon Technologies; Lafayette (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

401k with 4% match

PTO + holidays + parental leave

Job summary

Blue Canyon Technologies, a leader in small satellite systems, seeks a Material Program Manager II to bridge Supply Chain, Contracts, Program Finance and PMs. You will craft the material program strategy, forecast costs, manage risk, and drive efficiency from pre-proposal to contract closure.

This role is based in Lafayette, CO with hybrid options. The ideal candidate has aBachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and familiarity with ERP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience.
• Good judgement and problem-solving when paths are unclear.
• High ethical standards in all circumstances.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse customers.
• Team-oriented; prioritizes group success.
• Clear written and oral communication.
• Working knowledge of supply chain, procurement and finance.
• Ability to coordinate strategies and tactical execution.
• Experience with PRISM (SAP) and MS Office.
• Familiarity with gate reviews and EAC processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Primary POC for Business Development to collect material cost for proposals.
• Develop program material budget and schedule with PM, Eng, Ops.
• Maintain active quotes for LLM focusing on cost savings.
• Primary POC for Small Business Plans and reporting of data.
• Ensure proposals cost and actuals align.
• Align with company processes, ERP and flow downs.
• Support supplier forecast, cash flow and milestones.
• Own supplier management process including performance and SCM metrics.
• Develop and status Subcontract Stoplight Chart.
• Develops and executes material program plans.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to solve program challenges.
• Review SC Metrics with PMO.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Participate in lifecycle from pre-proposal to close; support EAC.
• Manage IMS tasks and critical path.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PRISM (SAP)

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Blue Canyon Technologies, a leader in small satellite systems, seeks a Material Program Manager II to bridge Supply Chain, Contracts, Program Finance and PMs. You will craft the material program strategy, forecast costs, manage risk, and drive efficiency from pre-proposal to contract closure.

This role is based in Lafayette, CO with hybrid options. The ideal candidate has aBachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and familiarity with ERP,