Material Program Manager Lead

Date Posted:

2026-03-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

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 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.
 

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 Material Program Manager (MPM) in support of the Naval Air Missile (NAM) Product Line for a multi-phased program onsite in Tucson, Arizona.  This role requires prior experience and applied knowledge in subcontract systems, material requirements planning (MRP) process, project management, subcontract management, developing mitigation strategies, communication with our executive level team, proposal activities, and internal research and development (IRAD).  This role also requires broad knowledge of financial, project, and material management acumen.
 

In this role, the candidate will apply existing knowledge of Supply Chain, material requirement planning, and business acumen within a matrixed organization.  You will develop and lead a material program strategy/plan for programs or integrated product team.  Additionally, you will participate in proposals by developing and leading supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates and participating in gate review preparation and/or support activities and assists with the generation of the Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW).

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence and communicate effectively across multiple areas outside of one’s own job function as well as with stakeholders external to the organization.
 

What You Will Do:

• Overall supply chain ownership of a multi-phased program
• Responsibility for timely and compliant submission of quarterly EACs
• Ownership of performance across both domestic and international supply bases to include performance, quality, affordability, and delivery
• Develop and execute strategies to perform and meet the Program’s needs and requirements
• Lead a small team and drive favorable performance across the MPM team
• Lead robust and challenging negotiations across the supplier base to meet the Program objectives
• Lead by influence in a matrixed organization
• Have frequent engagement with PMO and our Naval Power Customer through execution of the contract
• Provide accurate forecasting and realization of sales and additional financial metrics
• Create, manage, and execute MPS (Material Program Strategy and the MPP (Material Program Plan) to enable successful execution of program competitiveness and performance, from the front end of the business through contract closure
• Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gates 0-11 activities and ensures IPDP compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable. Key activities typically include financial management (i.e., EV, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales forecasts, etc.)
• Monitor and proactively address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
• Collaborate with other programs to maximize efficiency of program execution including commonality.
• Overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM 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.
• Ability to travel 25%
   

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experien