Sr Manager, Material Program Management
RTXDate Posted:
2026-07-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-928 1151 E Hermans Rd MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928
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 cleara
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Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do:
The Raytheon Specter Portfolio is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Material Program Management (MPM) to join our team in Tucson, AZ.
This is a full-time, on-site leadership role responsible for managing a team of 8-10 individuals and driving supplier performance to meet program objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project management and leadership skills, with a proven ability to develop and execute supply chain strategies in a fast-paced environment.
As a Senior Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of critical defense programs while directly contributing to our mission to protect and connect the world.
This position offers the unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team and collaborate across multiple disciplines within a cutting-edge industry.
Responsibilities will include:
• Serving as the interface between Supply Chain and the Program Office, Integrated Product Team (IPT), and other cross-functional teams for both development and production contracts.
• Leading earned value management (EVM) activities, including participation in quarterly EACs and material sales forecasting.
• Ensuring supplier material management, material forecasting, and adherence to cost and schedule requirements.
• Developing and monitoring program and supply chain metrics to ensure health and alignment with goals.
• Driving the execution of supply chain strategies, including supplier assessments, proposal activities, and risk/opportunity (R&O) management.
• Utilizing critical thinking to propose innovative business solutions, increase operational efficiency, and support program success.
• Managing production alignment with MRP to support operations execution.
• Overseeing GSC proposal performance reporting and ensuring timely material deliveries.
• Identifying and mitigating risks, maintaining program financial health (EACs, AOP, R&O), and supporting future proposal activities.
This job is posted as ONSITE and is based at Raytheon's Tucson, AZ facility.
Qualifications You Must Have
• Typically Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience in supplier management, project management, and/or program management.
• Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools, such as MRP systems (e.g., Kinaxis, SAP, PRISM).
• Management or supervisory experience
• Ability to work on programs requiring special program access
Qualifications We Prefer
• Experience applying Earned Value Management principles