Materials Manager

Senior Manager, Material Program Management (MPM)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 experienceExperience 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 experienceAbility to work on programs requiring special program accessQualifications We Prefer:Experience applying Earned Value Management principles or experience integrating project cost, schedule, risk and progress.Prior experience in the defense industry, particularly in supply chain functions.Experience driving proposal performance.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.Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available