Sr Manager, Material Program Management

Raytheon is the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, employing 185,000 people worldwide. We innovate and deliver solutions that protect freedom and deter aggression, while moving the boundary of science and technology forward.

This position is located in Tucson, AZ and requires an active DoD Secret clearance on day‑1. The role is a full‑time, on‑site leadership position.

• Serve as the interface between Supply Chain, Program Office, Integrated Product Team (IPT), and other cross‑functional teams for development and production contracts.
• Lead earned‑value management (EVM) activities, including quarterly EACs and material sales forecasting.
• Ensure supplier material management, forecasting, and adherence to cost and schedule requirements.
• Develop and monitor program and supply‑chain metrics to maintain program health and goal alignment.
• Drive execution of supply‑chain strategies, including supplier assessments and proposal activities, and manage risks/opportunities.
• Use critical thinking to propose innovative solutions that increase operational efficiency and support program success.
• Manage production alignment with MRP to support operational execution.
• Oversee GSC proposal performance reporting and ensure timely material deliveries.
• Identify and mitigate risks, maintain financial health (EACs, AOP, R&O), and support future proposal activities.

• Typically a university degree or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 7 years of experience.
• Experience in supplier management, project management, or program management.
• Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools such as MRP systems (e.g., Kinaxis, SAP, PRISM).
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to work on programs that require special access to restricted facilities or systems.

• Experience applying earned‑value management principles or integrating project cost, schedule, risk, and progress.
• Prior experience in the defense industry, particularly in supply‑chain functions.
• Experience driving proposal performance.

Competitive salary range: $132,400 – $251,600 USD.

Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, employee scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and more. Benefits are dependent on the business unit and collective bargaining agreements.

Eligible annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs may be offered based on level and coverage under collective bargaining agreements.

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 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.