Material Program Manager

Date Posted: 2026-06-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) 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 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.  Raytheon is seeking an experienced Material Program Manager (MPM) in support of a development program, moving to production within Naval Power onsite in Tucson, Arizona.  This role will be responsible for program supplier performance and material management.  In this role you will develop and execute a material program strategy/plan for a program or integrated product team.  You will be the liaison between Supply Chain and the Program Team engaging with the program supply base, executing material strategies and plans as well as tactical execution through product delivery.  Key responsibilities include the following: developing and implementing material strategies, monitoring and driving supplier deliveries, contributing to material forecasts, EACs, and proposals as needed. To be successful, the candidate must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management, including supplier management. What You Will Do: Proactively monitor and address performance metrics (cost, schedule, quality) to ensure alignment with program goals. Manage supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective material availability and collaborating with Program IPTs and PMO. Develop and maintain a proactive material procurement strategy, ensuring smooth material flow for development, production, and sustainment. Forecast materials and sales deliveries accurately for various program phases (Development, Production, and Sustainment) Master Data, MRP and Scheduling collaboration Support proposal efforts by working with Proposal Teams to provide compliant material pricing. Work with adopting programs to maximize efficiency, identifying opportunities for commonality between programs. Oversee supplier performance, ensure compliance with SCM metrics, and manage international issues, including compliance with regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR) and quality control. Willingness to travel domestically as required Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 5 years experience Experience in supply chain and related systems, procurement, MRP, receiving, cost estimating, and/or finance Experience with supplier management and/or subcontract management 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 with SAP/PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of tools Experience with PDM and Engineering applications Experience managing technical requirements to a schedule and budget Experience with supplier management and/or subcontract management Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and/or Power Point) 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. Learn More & Apply Now! Relocation eligibility - 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. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm   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-bargaini