Material Program Manager – Growth

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. Coordinate purchase requirements with Engineering, Program Operations Management, and Production Control Planning and Scheduling .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMcKinney • Texas • 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 management, supplier performance evaluation, and risk mitigation strategies within the Aerospace or Defense industry. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to achieve program objectives while ensuring compliance with government regulations.

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Supply Chain ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementRisk Mitigation StrategiesGovernment Regulations ComplianceMPM Level 4 Certification

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ExperienceProject ManagementProgram ManagementFinancial Performance MetricsContract ComplianceRisk/Opportunity PlanningMaterial Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Management Best PracticesTechnical Solution StrategiesCross-Functional Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Excellent Reporting SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersLiaison Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Security ClearanceMPM Level 4 CertificationPM Level 7 Certification

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryDefense IndustryFAR/DFARITAR/EARTINA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate purchase requirements with Engineering, Program Operations Management, and Production Control Planning and Scheduling
Identify supply gaps and strategies to address them
Prepare documents and present presentations to key leadership team members
Develop and implement material strategies supporting multi-year production with PMO, CGO, and program supply chain teams
Participate in supplier engagements and reviews to ensure supplier performance
Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives
Flow down Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers, including risk mitigation and subcontract management plans
Influence stakeholders to achieve program objectives and long-range goals
Travel to key suppliers to support the program growth strategy
Serve as liaison between the supply base, supply chain, engineering, and program management regarding supplier health
Coordinate with internal supply chain, engineering, and program management teams on technical or delivery concerns and solution strategies
Support production efforts and execute program material strategy at supplier facilities
Travel domestically approximately 85–95%

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience in supply chain, finance, operations, project management, and/or program management
Experience managing supplier performance relative to financials, performance metrics, and/or contract compliance
U.S. citizenship required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
Ability to travel domestically approximately 85–95%
Supply chain experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry
Supplier management experience
Experience with government regulations such as FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and TINA
Excellent reporting skills and experience leading and/or participating in cross-functional teams
MPM Level 4 or higher and/or PM Level 7 or higher certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position and collective-bargaining coverage)