Senior Manager, Program Management, Finance Material Program Manager

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807 Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

At RTX, the world’s 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.

• Lead the development, analysis, and management of EACs (Estimate at Completion) to ensure accurate financial forecasting and tracking of program performance, including cost, schedule, and technical data.
• Apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles to monitor program progress, assess performance metrics, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders for achieving program objectives.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to develop and execute Material Strategies that align with program requirements and financial goals.
• Coordinate and oversee the procurement execution and management of purchase orders for new contracts, ensuring supplier alignment with program schedules, cost objectives, and performance expectations.
• Support supplier negotiations, ensuring procurement activities are executed accurately, on time, and within budget to meet critical program milestones.
• Facilitate the seamless transition of supply chain responsibilities from the new contract team to the production execution team.
• Provide program support, including material requirements planning (MRP) and master data management, ensuring timely and accurate inputs into the supply chain process to enable successful program execution.
• Manage supplier relationships, addressing risk mitigation, tracking performance, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to program leadership on supply chain status, material constraints, EAC updates, and risk mitigation strategies during program startup and execution phases.
• Support proposal efforts for new contracts by contributing to supplier strategies, cost estimates, and scope definitions for material-related tasks.
• Drive accurate and timely financial management activities, including EACs, material sales forecasts, and variance analysis to ensure alignment with program financial expectations.
• Provide issue resolution, fostering communication and collaboration across internal teams and external suppliers to ensure program success.
• Travel domestically or internationally as needed (up to 30%) to support supplier engagement and program requirements.

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant supply chain experience or an advanced degree and 7 years of prior relevant supply chain experience.
• Experience with Supply Chain, Production Control, and/or Procurement processes and requirements.
• Experience managing program cost and schedule.
• Experience with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SSOWs).
• Experience using supply chain planning tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skillset.
• Advan…