Material Program Manager - Poland

Position Summary Poland Patriot Program in Warsaw, Poland is conducting a search for an experienced professional with a strong and proven successful background in Supply Chain and Program Management to fill a critical Material Program Manager (MPM) role supporting the LTAMDS Program in Poland. The role requires forward deployment directly to Warsaw, Poland, for a 2‑year international assignment with additional compensation. Responsibilities Leverage supply chain, technical knowledge, and process capability expertise to improve LTAMDS supplier performance and support. Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Integrated Product Team Lead, and the broader Supply Chain organization to drive Raytheon requirements for manufacturing and quality capabilities of suppliers, and improvement of supplier hardware for schedule and affordability. Ensure suppliers support program needs, mitigate risks, and identify efficiencies. Coordinate with Polish Suppliers during project execution. Instill a culture of strategic thinking, planning, procurement, and material management excellence within the program supply chain team. Support Integrated Product Team (IPT) and work hand‑by‑hand with local suppliers to ensure timely execution of projects. Ensure suppliers operate to and support MRP, MPP, and MPS. Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program responsibilities and proactively manage mitigation plans. Monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues. Act as a key supplier and customer interface. Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within supplier performance. Facilitate necessary product and process changes through collaboration with suppliers, Engineering, and Quality. Facilitate resolution of product non‑conformances. Participate in program/engineering reviews and change boards. Support and mentor other MPMs. Qualifications – Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8+ years relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 6+ years’ experience. MPM Level 4 Certification or above. Experience creating and executing Material Program Plans/Material Strategies for major contracts or sub‑contracts. Experience solving material planning/procurement issues and driving successful outcomes. Knowledge and experience in Export/Import Compliance requirements for international business partners and suppliers. Experience in international direct commercial and foreign military sales. Experience with government regulations and public laws as they pertain to procurements. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance – U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree and/or additional professional certifications. Experience working with foreign suppliers. MPM Certification level 3. Knowledge of international supply base. Patriot Program knowledge. Active Secret clearance. Working knowledge of ITAR rules and regulations and experience with ITAR Licenses and Agreements. Exemplary oral and written communication skills. Proven leader in a matrix environment and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships across the matrix. Examples of innovative thinking to drive new business solutions. Direct report experience with all applicable performance development responsibilities. Extremely strong analytical skills; ability to plan, control, and direct activities and resources. Benefits The role offers a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, and career development programs. Additional benefits include parent‑leave, flexible work schedules, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. EEO Statement 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr