Material Program Manager

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Date Posted: 2026-08-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG 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. Raytheon is looking for a Material Program Manager (MPM) to join the Advanced Technologies (AT) Airborne Spectrum Dominance (ASD) Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) team supporting a portfolio of fast-paced development programs. The successful candidate will be a self-starter capable of developing and achieving program material delivery and financial performance objectives in a matrixed environment and successfully interface with functional and program leadership. In this highly visible role, you’ll be the liaison between Supply Chain and program teams. This position requires the ability to operate in a challenging and constantly changing environment where successful material strategy execution is a key contributor to overall program success. This position is an onsite working location role with some schedule flexibility. What You Will Do: • Execute against established Material Program Strategy (MPS) or Material Program Plan (MPP) and create or contribute to new MPS or MPP, as required • Work as a Control Account Manager (CAM) supporting Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD) and/or PRISM Earned Value (EV) tasks including, but not limited to: Latest Revised Estimate (LRE), Estimate At Complete (EAC), Variance (VAR) analysis, Baseline Change Requests (BCRs), and Risk & Opportunity (R&O) management • Drive alignment between Engineering drawing release plans and Purchase Order (PO) placement plans and develop and implement effective supplier management and schedule risk mitigation strategies tailored to unique program needs and technical maturity • Proactively monitor and maintain critical Supplier Health metrics while coordinating changes to designs, build schedules, quality requirements, procurement documentation and Purchase Requisitions/Orders (PRs/POs) with Suppliers, Procurement, Engineering, Program Operations Management, Quality and Mission Assurance, and Production Control teams • Execute capacity and alternate sourcing decisions supporting portfolio level Independent Research & Development (IRAD), Contract Research & Development (CRAD), Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD), Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), and/or Transition To Production (TTP) activities • Lead Request for Information/Proposals/Quotes (RFIs/RFPs/RFQs) and obtain and understand supplier responses • Assist with the generation of Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs), Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Material Contract Briefs (MCBs), Flowdown Document Attachments (FDAs) and Purchase Order (PO) Modified Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) • Manage multiple suppliers simultaneously across different material commodities to ensure Material Sales Forecasts and MRP Health in support program build schedules and On Time Delivery (OTD) to customers • Execute within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and lead recurring virtual, and in person, supplier engagements and reviews to ensure supplier performance and maintain discrete actions via Rolling Action Item Logs (RAILs) • Provide timely communication for status of program level priorities and escalate critical issues to Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) leads within the portfolio • Ability to travel: 5-15% 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 experienceExperience with Control Account Management (CAM) and/or Earned Value (EV) processesExperience with Supply Chain, Operations, and/or Procurement processesThe 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.Qualifications We Prefer:Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related fieldExcellent reporting and communication skills and experience leading and/or participating in cross functional teamsExperience with Microsoft Office software applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel, including Pivot Tables) and SAP PRISMExperience with U.S. government Prime Contract Requirements and Truth In Negotiations Act (TINA) compliant proposalsExperience with Rapid Development Tool (RDT), Kinaxis, or related systemsExperience supporting complex product development, Transition To Production (TTP) efforts and Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs)Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearanceWhat We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we