Senior Material Program Manager

Company Description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

SEAKR Engineering is seeking an experienced and dynamic Material Program Manager (MPM) to join our team in Centennial, Colorado. As the inaugural MPM at SEAKR, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading material strategies, overseeing financial reporting, and developing key processes to build a robust Material Program Management function from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Strategies: Lead the creation and execution of Material Program Plans, Subcontract Management Plans, and strategic planning tools.
• Manage Risks and Opportunities: Develop and implement Material Risk & Opportunity plans to ensure program commitments are met and proactively manage mitigation strategies.
• Financial Oversight: Support financial management reviews using Earned Value Management (EVM) through the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process.
• Coordinate Across Functions: Collaborate closely with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to synchronize schedules based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Monitor and Improve Performance: Track supplier performance metrics, address program and functional issues proactively, and provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for gate reviews.
• Subcontractor Oversight: Ensure effective supplier execution performance by managing subcontractors’ schedules and commitments.
• Forecast and Meet Commitments: Forecast material sales and ensure that financial commitments are met.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Leadership and Project Management: Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage projects and influence others to meet deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and solve complex problems in the absence of a clear path.
• Ethics and Teamwork: Commitment to high ethical standards and the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment, prioritizing team success over personal interests.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for successful collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eight years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least five years of experience.
• Experience: Practical knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and project/material management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Education: Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain, or a similar field.
• Supply Chain Tools: Experience with Supply Chain Planning tools such as IFS (most preferred), SAP, Power BI, and Kinaxis RapidResponse.
• Cost Management: Experience as a Cost Account Manager, including Material Estimate at Complete (EACs) and material forecasting.
• Supplier Management: Familiarity with PO placement, proposal reviews, Best Value Source Selections, and competition.
• Proposal Support: Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts.
• Production Control: Understanding of factory and/or production control processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as CORE, Six Sigma, or Lean.
• Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros, VBA, and data integration.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to evaluate end-to-end planning and identify constraints, risks, and opportunities.
• Project Management: Experience with project management and a knowledge base to drive change and provide systemic solutions.

Additional Information

Compensation: Base salary range is $110,000-165,000, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

Onsite or Hybrid preferred. Remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates, though it pres