Material Program Manager

Job Information

Date Posted:

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01

Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance (Secret level). Active clearance required after day one.

• Advise the Supply Chain Management Lead as well as the Program Management Office on material strategies, plans and supplier risk mitigation activities.
• Support the development, coordination and execution of all program material strategies, supply chain objectives and enterprise objectives.
• Engage early suppliers focused on strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Support Supply Chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates that support price‑to‑win targets.
• Develop and execute material program plans (MPP).
• Establish material sales forecasts for assigned programs.
• Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively address program and functional issues.
• Exert influence to achieve overall objectives and long‑range goals of the program and the IPT team.
• Frequently lead discussions and presentations to all levels of management and senior leadership.
• Balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs.
• Travel domestically as required.

• University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years relevant experience, or advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Supply Chain role and/or program/project management position.
• Experience interacting with suppliers in a program/project management role.
• Experience with SAP and/or related material planning tools.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Leadership abilities and ability to work well in a matrixed IPT environment.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Capable of succeeding in high‑stress, fast‑paced development environments.
• Ability to interface with all levels of internal and supplier management.

• Experience with government regulations (FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, TINA, etc.).
• Experience with Design to Cost and Cost Reduction Initiative activities.
• Experience developing and analyzing performance metrics.
• Experience with Proposal and New Business Capture.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD – 224,900 USD. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, family and flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs, depending on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

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.