Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-10-06



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-FL-LARGO-382SR ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd ~ BLDG 600



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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Material Program Manager will join our Mission Systems team. In this critical role, you will lead the supplier management process developing and executing strategies to mitigate risk, drive supplier performance, and optimize material flow across the program lifecycle. You’ll act as a key liaison between customers, program management, and suppliers, ensuring all material contract objectives (technical, cost, and schedule) are met with excellence. Your responsibilities will include managing supplier performance, resolve supply chain issues, and ensuring full compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset requirements, public law, quality standards, and warranty obligations. You will also evaluate and refine the MakeBuy/Make Where (MB/MW) strategy to improve operational efficiency while developing comprehensive material program strategies and overseeing the financial management of material requirements.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, deep expertise in procurement, contracts, production control, and logistics, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams toward operational and strategic goals. Join us at Collins Aerospace and play a vital role in delivering innovation, precision, and excellence across our supply chain operations.

This position will work onsite at either our Marlborough, MA or Largo, FL site locations.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with Program Manager and all Cross-Functional leaders to ensure execution of AOP, OTD delivery, and material coverage to enable program to meet commitments to internal and external customers.
• Be responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of all program material strategies, plans, and supplier risk mitigation activities.
• Establish and drive material sales forecasting for assigned program and product line.
• Drive FEOTB front end of business activities related to MRP planning, load, material releases, initial & quarter EAC reporting, etc.
• Work with Program, Factory, and Supply Base to establish accurate material coverage to meet MRP needs and other sustainment execution efforts.
• Establish accurate manufacturing plannings with Program Operations Managers (POM) and the Program to manage specific risks & opportunities.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional leads and other team members to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Engage with Engineering, Mission Assurance (Quality), and Supply Chain organizations to drive supplier performance, execution, and yield of products needed for assigned program.
• Prepare & present information for weekly / monthly management reviews, summarizing program status & any on-going development / production issues.
• Support proposal activities including Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation, material pricing inputs with SCPX, and RFQ planning / execution with specialist and buyers, and work with Procurement to manage CAPA closure on all TINA requirements necessary.
• Ensure continuous improvement and knowledge sharing by documenting program execution insights, capture lessons learned, and contributing to repeatable process improvements that strengthen MPM execution standards across the team.
• Solve material planning/procurement issues and drive successful outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams and stakeholder meetings, facilitate decision-making, align priorities, and drive execution without direct reporting authority

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience in a supply chain role, or an Advance Degree and 5 years prior relevant experience in a supply chain role.
• Prior experience leading cross functional teams

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with SAP/PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of tools
• Experience with government regulations (i.e., FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, TINA, etc.) They are okay with this
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes across product life cycle
• Certified Material Program Manager, Program management certification or equivalent

• Experience in Supplier management

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Four weeks of PTO 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

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.

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.

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-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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