Principal Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2025-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MS301: 19859 Highway 80, Forest 19859 Highway 80 CMC Forest, Forest, MS, 39074 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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 has an immediate need for a Principal Material Program Manager (MPM) for our factory in Forest, MS.  The role is key to working on multiple Supply Chain Integrated Product Teams. The MPM will be the material focal for the program, directly accountable for ensuring overall supply chain performance. This individual will be able to exert influence on objectives and long-range goals and metrics of the program. The MPM must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and able to successfully interface with all levels of internal and supplier management.

What You Will Do

• Report on material risks and opportunities
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies and plans
• Create, manage and execute material program strategy (MPS) and the material program plan (MPP)
• Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gates 0-11, and ensure compliant programs and adjust as needed
• Have overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM metrics, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
• Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates
• Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives
• Identify and develop opportunities for small business participation
• Monitor and proactively address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS
• Develop and track budgets, targets, sales forecasts, short-range outlooks (SRO), material EACs, sales and operating Plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
• Act as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for material
• Flow down Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation and subcontract management plans
• Prepare and present presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders
• Interface with all levels of internal management
• Work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience in at least one of the following roles: Supplier Management, Material Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Project/Program Management, Supply Chain Management or Operations Management.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Subcontract management experience
• Experience translating customer terms and conditions into supplier requirements
• Experience managing technical requirements to a schedule and budget

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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The salary range for this role is 73,000 USD - 147,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disabilit