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Material Program Manager

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RTX

Material Program Manager

Jackson, MS

Date Posted:
2024-10-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MS301: 19859 Highway 80, Forest 19859 Highway 80 CMC Forest, Forest, MS, 39074 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary

The Material Program Manager (MPM) is a strong leader with a demonstrated track record of delivering outstanding performance and collaboration within a cross-functional team operating in a matrix organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and leading the material strategies and plans supporting factory MRP demand and OTD requirements, driving efforts to achieve material sales goals, and delivering efficiencies to the factory in Forest, MS while demonstrating proficiency in cost account management, sales forecasting, earned value reporting, and managing suppliers to aggressive schedules while balancing continuous improvement in quality performance, lead times, and affordability.

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The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and should be able to lead both tactical and strategic efforts, including budgeting, financial management, and issue and conflict resolution. The MPM will work with cross-functional teams supporting the program and factories to facilitate the strategy and transition of production requirements into executable Supply Chain and supplier plans. The successful candidate will have supply chain or materials management experience and exhibit strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across the organization.

What You Will Do:

  • Participate in program, IPTL, and supplier meetings as a core SCM member
  • Coordinate Risk Mitigation and Opportunity capture plans
  • Review and burn down SCM metrics and provide Materials Management metric support, as needed
  • Develop and drive material EACs and monthly material forecasting
  • Partner with Procurement and Supplier Performance Management to resolve supplier issues
  • Commitment to obtain MPM level 3 certification within 1 year of accepting position

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
  • Prior work experience with Project, Program, Product, Finance and/or Supplier Management
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel and/or Powerpoint)
  • 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 clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain or similar
  • Earned Value Management Experience
  • Must be able to succeed in the high stress, fast paced environment of development and LRIP
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), leadership abilities, and the ability to work in an IPT environment.
  • Must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal and supplier management.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize many competing tasks

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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  • RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.


  • We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.


  • This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 86,000 USD - 180,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Client-provided location(s): Forest, MS 39074, USA
Job ID: Raytheon_Technologies_FGB-1978382728
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns