Material Program Manager

L3Harris Technologies

. Lead, develop, coach, and provide day-to-day direction to a team of Material Program Managers .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,500 - $162,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading material program management, integrating procurement, planning, and supplier performance to ensure material readiness and program success. Proficient in material forecasting, risk management, and financial planning within complex engineered product environments.

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Material Program ManagementMRP/ERP SystemsMaterial ForecastingRisk ManagementLeadership and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Material Requirements PlanningProduction PlanningSupplier ManagementFinancial ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingExecutive Presentation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointPower BI

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseManufacturingGovernment ContractingFAR/DFARS Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, coach, and provide day-to-day direction to a team of Material Program Managers
Own and drive the integrated material strategy for assigned programs
Align procurement, planning, inventory, supplier performance, quality, engineering, and production activities with program requirements and schedules
Lead material readiness and Line of Balance reviews
Identify constraints, gaps, and material at risk of missing program need dates
Drive proactive identification and management of material risks and opportunities
Establish escalation paths for critical material and supplier issues
Lead monthly and quarterly material forecasting processes
Analyze forecast performance and material actuals, identify variances and root causes, and implement corrective actions
Partner with Procurement and Supplier Management to manage critical supplier issues and recovery plans
Support program proposals, Estimates at Completion (EACs), material budgets, long-range material strategies, and financial planning
Provide executive-level communication on material status, risks, opportunities, forecast performance, supplier challenges, recovery actions, and leadership decisions or support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related management experience; or a Graduate Degree or equivalent with 7 years of prior related management experience; or a minimum of 13 years of prior related management experience in lieu of a degree
Experience within aerospace, defense, or another complex engineered product/manufacturing environment
Experience supporting development and/or production programs from early development through qualification, production ramp, and full-rate production
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, material requirements planning, production planning, procurement, inventory management, supplier management, and manufacturing operations
Experience with material forecasting, EACs, program financial management, risk and opportunity management, and integrated program schedules
Demonstrated ability to identify root causes, develop recovery strategies, and lead cross-functional teams through complex material and supplier issues
Experience implementing process improvements, standard work, reporting automation, dashboards, or data-driven management tools
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or similar analytics and visualization tools is preferred
Knowledge of government contracting and the defense acquisition environment, including applicable FAR/DFARS requirements, is preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, operate effectively in a matrixed organization, manage competing priorities, and make timely decisions in a rapidly changing environment
Strong leadership, coaching, communication, problem-solving, and executive presentation skills
Ability and willingness to travel to company facilities, customers, and suppliers as business needs require

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off