Senior Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2025-05-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA320: El Seg.-So. Campus Bldg E01 2000 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

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:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.  

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Material Program Manager (MPM) to support the Mission Solutions & Payloads portfolio in the Air & Space Defense Systems strategic business unit.  This senior role is responsible for leading the coordination and execution of all material strategies and plans in support of program execution. The MPM must be a strong leader, with extensive project management experience, who will be directly accountable for ensuring overall supplier performance.  The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal and supplier management.  This position requires an individual who can exert influence and impact the overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program IPT team.  The ideal candidate will ensure cohesive alignment with supply chain and enterprise objectives. Additionally, they will serve as the liaison between the Program Manager, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), other functional stakeholders, and the Supply Chain organization. Responsibilities will span from the front end of the business supply chain activities through contract closure. 

This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment in this role will only be extended if the program is awarded to the Mission Solutions & Payloads portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Create, manage and execute material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP).
• Advise the Supply Chain Management Lead/s and the Program Management Office on material strategies, plans and supplier risk mitigation activities.
• Lead and provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gates 0-11 activities and ensure IPDP compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable.
• Own the supplier management process including supplier performance, Supply Chain metrics, international issues, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
• Leads supply chain proposal activities including pricing and bases of estimates that support price-to-win (PTW) targets.
• Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
• Identify and develop opportunities for small business participation.
• Work closely as Supply Chain program lead with Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Monitor and proactively act to address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality and EVM.
• Be responsible for financial tasks related to material including tracking budgets, targets, initiating & maintaining accurate sales forecasts, short-range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales, and Annual Operating Plans (AOP).
• Establish material sales forecasts.
• Lead the development and execution of risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives in alignment with financial and EACs positions.
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues.
• Flow down Program Requirements and Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers such as risk mitigation and subcontract management plans.
• Mentor team members in Supply Chain processes, objectives, and financial goals.
• Domestic travel is less than 25%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Project Management, and/or program management.
• Experience working in/leading Integrated Product Team (IPT)/cross functional teams.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.