Senior Manager, Material Program Manager (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-10-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RTX99: RTN Remote, Texas

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

The Senior Manager, Material Program Manager will be responsible for leading teams in major program areas. This individual will be on the staff of the Associate Program Director to support all execution and captures. The Senior Manager is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies and plans for capture/proposal efforts, international pursuits, & program execution. This role will serve as the liaison between the Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and the Supply Chain organization. They will be responsible for the development, coordination and execution of all program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. They will also serve as the leader for all program supply chain activities. They will adhere to the enterprise Supply Chain Processes and Procedures, while advising the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Director as well as the program management office leadership team on material strategies, plans and supplier risk management activities. This leader will manage and lead front end of the business SCM activities including early supply chain management involvement and early supplier involvement that is all centered on Enterprise Subcontract Process excellence process (ESPC) and other strategic sourcing. This position requires an individual who will be able to exert influence the overall objectives and long-range goals of the Space and Airborne Systems product lines and the Program Management Offices.

What You Will Do

• Supply Chain leadership and monitoring of performance to ensure cost, schedule, delivery and quality requirements are met, including weekly reporting at the Director level
• Responsible to customer and program management to meet all material contract objectives (technical, cost, schedule)
• Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates that match the Price to Win (PTW) strategies
• Responsible for customer communications and building a robust customer relationship
• Reporting, tracking, and managing of an integrated product team and/or program responsible for the delivery of procured material from the suppliers, through external testing, and shipment to its contractual destination
• Resolves material shipment and/or data issues with the program office and customer
• Works collaboratively with all other functions to ensure that cost estimates and estimates at completion (EACs) are accurate, processes are followed, and staffing is appropriate for execution
• Conducts material contract closure activity alongside Contracts and Program Office
• Establishes material priorities across the IPT and/or program.
• Provides comprehensive Supply Chain support for Gates 2-11 activities and ensures Integrated Product Development Program (IPDP) compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable – key activities typically include: financial management (i.e., Earned Value, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales forecasts, etc.)
• Overall ownership of the supplier management process (i.e., Supplier Risk/Opportunity Management Plan, supplier performance, Small Business plan development and execution, metrics, international issues, develop/evaluate the MB/MW strategy, the Collaborative Agreement process, etc.), and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
• Lead and manage Material Program Managers (MPMs) regarding their development and productivity for the program areas which includes performing all reviews, manpower management, and personal development
• Overall ownership of Supply Chain Control Account Managers (CAM’s) while supporting the assigned CAM
• Travel as required to suppliers and work locations as business needs dictate

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Ability to travel as required to suppliers and work locations as business needs dictate
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity management, Earned Value (EVMS), Material Sales Forecast, Estimates at Completion (EACs), Statement of Work (SOW) development, Business Finances, and Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)
• Demonstrated success in winning major strategic pursuits (international and domestic)
• Experience with negotiations
• Experience leading and resolving conflict within a matrix environment
• Experience interacting with program leadership and customers
• Experience with Subcontracts Management and Export Import (EXIM) processes
• Experience with MS Office (i.e., Word, Power Point, Excel and Project)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Management, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering-General or Industrial, Operations or other related field
• Experience with SAP/PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of tools
• Ability to obtain Raytheon Level 2 Material Program Management certification
• Strong collaboration skills enabling effective communication
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships based on mutual respect with peer’s customers and team members
• Outstanding written, verbal communication, strong presentation and organizational skills, has keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to influence key decision-makers
• Experience leading the supply chain content on large, complex production programs, including use of MPM tools and metrics
• Strong leadership, business acumen and experience leading a team of individuals focused on goals, business results and driving change
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership including building, developing, and recruiting talent
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certified
• Experience with government regulations (i.e., FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, TINA, etc.)
• Fluency in Raytheon systems, process, and procedure
• Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist or equivalent

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

• Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other — propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 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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