Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-06-08



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

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.

This position is for a Material Program Manager supporting the sustainment, development and production across ARMY Programs for Electro-Optical (EO) & Infrared (IR) Solutions. The Material Program Manager (MPM) role, within RTX, requires the individual have strong leadership skills with demonstrated project management experience. The MPM is accountable to overall supplier management, performance and success.  As the interface between Supply Chain, the Program Office/Integrated Product Team (IPT), supplier, and other functions working on both development and production contracts; this role is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies and ensuring organizational and program objectives are achieved. Key responsibilities include supplier material management, material forecasting, ensuring cost and schedule requirements are met, creating metrics to monitor overall program health, supplier assessments, and future proposal activities.

What You Will Do

• Be the single point of contact to management and internal customers, including Program Office, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Contracts
• Develop and execute Material Program Strategy (MPS)/Material Program Plans (MPP), Material Sales Forecasts for assigned programs, and Earned Value Management/ Financial management including Material Estimates at Completions (EACs) and Material Forecasting
• Support front end of the business SC activities including early SC involvement and early supplier involvement and other strategic sourcing initiatives.  
• Support Supply Chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates, Price to Win strategies; ability to develop and communicate SCM business plans including small business and SCM risk mitigation plans.
• Represent the Supply Chain organization on policies, strategies, and objectives, oversee all SC activities needed to meet program requirements.
• Assist the make/buy/where process.
• Support risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
• Monitor and improve performance metrics to support program material requirements.
• Drive processes to successful completion in support of a very aggressive schedule of deliveries
• MRP support and production alignment in support of Operations execution
• Use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to insure business area and program success.
• Process information from multiple sources to achieve a successful outcome
• Identify/Generate material risks and opportunities in alignment with program execution
• Support planning, execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, earned value management, estimate at complete reporting and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments
• Obtain Material Program Management (MPM) certification within one (1) year in the role

• Support SCM Gate activities

• Partner cross functionally with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience with SAP/and the Supply Chain suite of tools or related material planning tools
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Integrated Product Team (IPT)/Cross functional teams
• Experience collaborating with Subcontract Administrators and business leadership.
• Experience working in the defense industry within the supply chain function

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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