Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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. 

RTX Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) with demonstrated project management skills who will be closely accountable for ensuring supplier performance.  The MPM must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program goals, and able to successfully interface with varying levels of management.  The MPM is accountable to overall supplier management, performance and success and is the interface between Supply Chain, the Program Office/Integrated Product team (IPT), supplier, and other functions working on various contract lifecycles.  This role is responsible for executing supply chain strategies and ensuring organizational and program objectives are achieved.

This opportunity is for an MPM within the Air $ Space Defense Systems (ASDS) portfolio, DAPS business unit in Tucson, Arizona.  The ideal candidate will have project management skills and be directly accountable for ensuring overall execution of materials management.  Key responsibilities include supplier material management, material forecasting, ensuring cost and schedule and quality requirements are met, supporting Estimate at Completion (EAC), creating and managing metrics to monitor GSCM health, supplier engagement activities, successfully managing competing priorities, and acceleration activities. The MPM will have the opportunity to lead projects, manage budgets, and resolve issues and conflicts.

Our supplier network spans small to large businesses, IOT (Interorganizational) partners, and major subcontractors that manufacture high-level assemblies, a range of commodities, and materials varying in complexity. In this fast-paced and dynamic environment, you must be able to possess excellent time management/prioritization skills, strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), and the ability to work well in a matrixed IPT environment. 

What You Will Do

• Work closely with program and partnering functions to ensure successful supplier management and execution in support of program needs and requirements in support of EAC review, and Execution Gate activities
• Support planning, execution, and reporting of material budgets, schedules, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments
• Use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to ensure business area and program success
• Must have the capability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Process information from multiple sources to achieve a successful outcome
• Execute supply chain strategies by overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, supply chain metrics, and communication of customer flow through requirements
• Identify/Generate material risks opportunities in alignment with program execution and proactively manage mitigation/capture plans
• Work closely with IPT: Engineering, Quality and Operations to support program budget and schedule and resolution of product non-conformances
• Support by providing input on slides and files during team tag-ups and daily/weekly program meetings
• Participate in weekly supplier engagements to ensure required performance is met
• Obtain MPM Certification Level 4 within 1 year of employment
• Assist procurement with supplier Request for Proposals / Quotes (RFP’s / RFQ’s)
• Travel up to 15% domestically as required
• Complete MPM Level 4 Certification within 12 months of hiring date

What You Will Learn

• Various aspects of material management in a program restart through execution phase dynamic environment

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in program/project management, supply chain function, operations, procurement and/or material management role
• Minimum 3 years of experience working directly with suppliers
• Experience in desktop computing tools (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Supply chain experience in the defense industry
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager for Material Estimate at Complete EAC and Material Forecasting
• Experience in finance, business or performance analysis, and/or accounting
• Earned Value Management (EVM) certification or equivalent

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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.

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