Sr Manager, Material Program Management

Date Posted:
2026-07-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-928 1151 E Hermans Rd MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on 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:

The Raytheon Specter Portfolio is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Material Program Management (MPM) to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

This is a full-time, on-site leadership role responsible for managing a team of 8-10 individuals and driving supplier performance to meet program objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project management and leadership skills, with a proven ability to develop and execute supply chain strategies in a fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of critical defense programs while directly contributing to our mission to protect and connect the world.

This position offers the unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team and collaborate across multiple disciplines within a cutting-edge industry.

Responsibilities will include:

• Serving as the interface between Supply Chain and the Program Office, Integrated Product Team (IPT), and other cross-functional teams for both development and production contracts.
• Leading earned value management (EVM) activities, including participation in quarterly EACs and material sales forecasting.
• Ensuring supplier material management, material forecasting, and adherence to cost and schedule requirements.
• Developing and monitoring program and supply chain metrics to ensure health and alignment with goals.
• Driving the execution of supply chain strategies, including supplier assessments, proposal activities, and risk/opportunity (R&O) management.
• Utilizing critical thinking to propose innovative business solutions, increase operational efficiency, and support program success.
• Managing production alignment with MRP to support operations execution.
• Overseeing GSC proposal performance reporting and ensuring timely material deliveries.
• Identifying and mitigating risks, maintaining program financial health (EACs, AOP, R&O), and supporting future proposal activities.

This job is posted as ONSITE and is based at Raytheon's Tucson, AZ facility.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience in supplier management, project management, and/or program management.
• Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools, such as MRP systems (e.g., Kinaxis, SAP, PRISM).
• Management or supervisory experience
• Ability to work on programs requiring special program access

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience applying Earned Value Management principles or experience integrating project cost, schedule, risk and progress.
• Prior experience in the defense industry, particularly in supply chain functions.
• Experience driving proposal performance.

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.

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.

Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

• This position is an onsite role - Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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