Senior Material Program Manager

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-10-06
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

CA230: 2022 E El Segundo Blvd BldgE24 2022 East El Segundo Boulevard, Building
, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA
**Position Role Type:**

Onsite
**U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:**

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​
**Security Clearance:**

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

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 National, Strategic & Civil Solutions (NSCS) SSBU within the Mission Solutions & Payloads (MSP) 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.

**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 and/or leading Integrated Product Team (IPT)/cross functional teams.
+ Active and transferrable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
+ Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience.

**Qualifications We Prefer**

+ Supply chain experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry.
+ Experience with government regulations (ie FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, TINA, etc).
+ Experience with program start up in a development environment.
+ Experience with design to cost and cost reduction initiatives.
+ Earned Value Management (EVM) certification or equivalent.

**What We Offer**

+ Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

**_As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote._**

The salary range for this role is 137,000 USD - 275,000 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 disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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