Material Project Manager

Material Project Manager

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

We are seeking a Material Project Manager (MPM) which will include, but not limited to, supporting material strategies with the Program Management Office and Manufacturing Organization, maintaining cost and schedule lead times to achieve program success, identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities and reporting/tracking all program material activities. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, California.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting Control Account Management (CAM) activities associated with material including Baseline schedule & cost planning, providing IMS status, Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates At Complete (EAC), variance reporting, and other financial responsibilities
• Provide support in identifying material related risks and opportunities and developing mitigation plans
• Assist in aggregating all of engineering's material requirements, determining the strategy to procure items while design is matured, and translating it into Material Resource Planning (MRP) requirements
• Assisting engineering in design trades to determine make / buy strategies, supplier sourcing, and modifications to material to achieve requirements, cost, and schedule
• Perform analysis on material requirements to provide material program summaries that include lines of balance, issue identification, and other metrics relevant to the program scope
• Partner with procurement organization to engage with supply base to assess costs, lead times, and strategies to achieve program requirements
• Partnering with manufacturing organization to determine how to best ensure all parts are designed for manufacturing to prevent further issues from arising in build process
• Execute processes and systems for tracking and reporting material-related metrics, including lead times, lines of balances, and supplier performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for program and potentially company to enhance material procurement processes, streamline workflows, and optimize supply chain efficiency

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in material management, procurement, manufacturing or supply chain management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field
• Knowledge of material planning principles and supply chain best practices
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to lead cross functional teams, foster collaboration, and drive results
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data driven decisions
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• DoD or government experience
• Experience in design development programs preferred
• Experience on programs with EVMS requirements
• Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment
• Must be a self-starter, capable of supporting organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal management as well as supplier management