Material Program Manager

Serve as liaison between Supply Chain and program IPT(s) Create, manage, and execute material program strategy and material program plan Provide supply chain support for Gates activities and ensure IPDP compliance Own supplier management processes, including supplier risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, metrics, and international issues Lead assigned program supply chain activities Advise Supply Chain Management and Program Management Office leadership on material strategies and plans Prepare and present regular Program Performance Reviews Develop and support Supply Chain proposal activities, including task descriptions and basis of estimates supporting price-to-win targets Act as Control Account Manager (CAM) Identify and secure supply chain resources supporting capture plans Establish Material Sales Forecasts Execute make/buy/where process Coordinate with production control, operations, procurement, and supplier engineering to align requisitions, purchase orders, and deliveries with program demand Provide monthly forecasting/reporting and measure ETC/VAC to AOP Identify and mitigate program risks Support weekly supplier meetings Requirements Minimum 3 years experience in a program/project management role, finance and/or supplier management position Typically requires a university degree and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience U.S. citizenship required Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1 Obtain MPM certification within 1 year of accepting this role Experience within an automated Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system preferred Experience working with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) preferred Experience working with FAR/DFAR Regulations preferred Domestic travel up to 20% of the time Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in program management, supplier management, and material program strategy, with a strong focus on compliance and performance metrics. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships to achieve program objectives. Highest-signal resume keywords Program Management Supplier Management Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) DoD Secret Security Clearance Hard Skills Material Program Strategy Supplier Risk Management Performance Metrics Forecasting Make/Buy/Where Process Soft Skills Communication Leadership Advisory Skills Certifications & Qualifications MPM Certification DoD Secret Security Clearance Industry Keywords FAR Regulations DFAR Regulations Supply Chain Management Program Performance Reviews Capture Plans Tools & Technologies Automated MRP System EVMS #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor