Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-07-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MS-FOREST-430 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 430

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Advise the Supply Chain Management Lead as well as the Program Management Office on material strategies, plans and supplier risk mitigation activities
• Responsible for supporting the development, coordination and execution of all program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives 
• Early supplier involvement that is focused on strategic sourcing initiatives
• Support Supply Chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates that support price to win (PTW) targets
• Support the development and execution of material program plans (MPP)
• Establish Material Sales Forecasts for assigned programs
• Support the development and execution of risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives
• Partner cross functionally with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues along side procurement and program functions
• Exert influence to achieve overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program IPT team                 
• Frequently lead discussions and presentations to all levels of management and senior leadership
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs
• Domestic travel
• Be responsible for Material inputs and analysis to Estimates at Complete

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
• Experience with SAP and/or related material planning tool/s
• Minimum 4 years experience in a Supply Chain role and/or program/project management position
• Experience working with suppliers in a program/project management role, and/or other capacity evaluating/tracking/managing supplier partnerships or performance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of Earned Value
• Experience with government regulations (i.e., FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, TINA, etc.)
• Experience with Design to Cost and Cost Reduction Initiative activities
• Experience with Proposals

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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