Material Program Manager

RTX

. Develop and execute the Supply Chain Program Strategy and Material Program Plan .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Program Strategy, Material Program Management, and supplier performance oversight. Proficient in utilizing enterprise planning tools and managing cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain Program StrategyMaterial Program Management CertificationSAP or PRISM ExperienceSupplier Management ActivitiesAerospace or Defense Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Material Requirements PlanningEarned Value ManagementBudget Planning and ExecutionSupplier Risk ManagementProposal DevelopmentPerformance Metrics MonitoringNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional Team LeadershipProject ManagementSix Sigma Activities

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLiaison Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSAPPRISM

Certifications & Qualifications

Material Program Management Certification

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefensePrime Contract RequirementsStatements of WorkMatrixed Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the Supply Chain Program Strategy and Material Program Plan
Advise the program management office and leadership team on strategies and progress
Lead supplier assessments, sourcing strategies, make/buy/where processes, and proposal development
Lead planning, execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, earned value management, estimate at completion reporting, and Annual Operating Plan commitments
Guide functions in developing Supplier Statements of Work and ensuring adherence to RTX policies
Plan and execute supplier and subcontractor negotiations and performance management
Plan and manage material and services delivery forecasts
Monitor performance metrics and proactively address program and functional issues
Generate supplier risk and opportunity management plans, including Six Sigma activities
Support Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews
Represent Supply Chain on policies, strategies, and objectives
Serve as liaison between the Program Executive, Program Managers, IPTs, and Supply Chain
Oversee Supply Chain Management activities needed to meet program requirements
Link Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control functions
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create a common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience utilizing manufacturing or enterprise planning tools such as SAP or PRISM
Experience leading or participating in a project or cross-functional teams
Material Program Management (MPM) Certification required within one year in the role
Must be able to travel as needed
Experience with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SSOWs) preferred
Experience supporting supplier management activities such as supplier reviews or performance oversight preferred
Experience working in a matrixed organization preferred
Experience supporting procurement activities, including purchase requisitions and purchase order management preferred
Experience working in the Aerospace or Defense Industry preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project preferred
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, not guaranteed