Supplier Capacity, Lead Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2025-09-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary

The Standard Missile 3 team is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join the SM-3 IB program as the lead over a team of Material Program Managers located onsite in Tucson, Arizona dedicated to managing Supplier Capacity projects. We are looking for a self-starter who can develop and achieve program objectives in a matrixed environment and is able to successfully interface with functional and program senior leadership. In this highly visible role, you will be the liaison between Supply Chain and the Program Team for Supply Chain. You’ll create and manage the execution of Material Program Strategies and Plans to ensure our supply base can meet future demand. This position is contingent upon a contract award. Employment in this role will only be extended if the program is awarded to the Standard Missile 3 portfolio.

This role requires advanced/applied knowledge of leading teams, customer negotiation support, and subcontract management and project management (to include program start up as well as execution).

The successful candidate will influence and communicate effectively across multiple areas outside of one’s own job function as well as with parties external to the organization.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with Program Management, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Engineering, Quality, Production Control and Procurement to develop and execute Material Strategies which support Customer requirements and meet Program objectives
• Lead by influence in a matrixed organization
• Brief program and customer leadership teams on Supply Chain status, material constraints and risk mitigation or opportunity capture plans
• Support supplier negotiations and PO placement as required to meet program cost and schedule objectives
• Financial management (i.e., EV, budgets, targets, working capital, proposals, material sales forecasts, etc.)
• Issue/Conflict resolution within organizations, between organizations and with suppliers
• Management of timely and compliant quarterly Estimates At Completion (EACs) to include Risk & Opportunity management
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally, as required (expected to be <40%)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 10 years prior relevant experience in Program Management, Material Program Management, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Operations, and/or Strategic Sourcing , or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum 7 years experience in Program Management, Material Program Management, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Operations, and/or Strategic Sourcing
• Experience leading in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment
• Experience with Supply Chain and/or Procurement processes and requirements.
• Experience in Project Management

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Supplier management experience
• CORE or similar Six Sigma Specialist
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related.
• Proposals/Estimating and/or Basis of Estimates (BOEs) experience
• Experience managing program cost and schedule
• Experience with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SSOWs)
• Experience with Earned Value Management and/or Financial forecasting
• Execution experience of multiple program and contract types (i.e EMD, LRIP, FRP, Cost and Fixed Price)

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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• Applicant must be located in Tucson or willing to relocate. There is NO relocation assistance for this role.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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