Material Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Assist and occasionally take the lead in Supply Chain Execution, Customer Proposal, and Program Start-up initiatives for the Ship Systems Integration & Sustainment portfolio.

• Act as a connector between the program office, engineering, operations, quality, contracts, and finance departments.

• Formulate, coordinate, and implement material strategies for SSI programs.

• Engage in program, IPTL, and supplier meetings as a key member of the Supply Chain Management team.

• Create and execute material program plans and subcontract management strategies.

• Manage the supplier management process, including supplier performance, supply chain metrics, Make/Buy strategies, and strategic agreements.

• Oversee supplier and finance management processes, encompassing Risk/Opportunity assessments, Line of Balance, metrics, and material sales forecasts.

• Serve as a liaison among the Program Executive, Program Managers, IPTs, and the Supply Chain organization.

• Supervise Supply Chain Management activities essential for fulfilling program requirements.

• Facilitate connections among Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control functions.

• Address urgent supply chain issues, including maintaining Purchase Requisitions integrity, Single/Sole Source Justifications, Supplier Statements of Work, and Purchase Order follow-ups.

• Represent the Supply Chain organization in matters of policies, strategies, and objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through CORE, Six Sigma, or similar Lean methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or a master's degree in a related area with at least 3 years of experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in a supply chain or related role such as Production Control, Operations, Finance, or Supplier Engineering.

• Proven experience in a cross-functional matrixed Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Must be eligible to acquire a security clearance.

• MPM level 4 certification or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SOW) is preferred.

• Experience with Supplier Statements of Work (SOW) is preferred.

• Proficiency in Supply Chain, Production Control, or Procurement processes is preferred.

• Knowledge of Special Access Programs, MRP systems, and requirements management is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%; some travel may be required up to 25%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 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

• Holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available

• Remote work primarily from home

• Travel reimbursement is implied for required domestic travel