Material Project Manager

Job Summary
The role of the Material Project Manager (MPM) will include, but not limited to, developing material strategies with the Program Management Office and Manufacturing Organization, maintaining cost and schedule lead times to achieve program success, identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities and reporting/tracking all program material activities.

This position’s internal job code is Business Ops Specialist. Our team is currently hiring for a level 4.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Control Account Management (CAM) activities associated with material including: Baseline schedule & cost planning, providing IMS status, Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates At Complete (EAC), and other financial responsibilities.
• Identification and execution of all material related risks and opportunities.
• Lead effort of aggregating all of engineering's material requirements, determining the strategy to procure items while design is matured, and translating it into Material Resource Planning (MRP) requirements.
• Assisting engineering in design trades to determine make / buy strategies, supplier sourcing, and modifications to material to achieve requirements, cost, and schedule.
• Perform analysis on material requirements to provide material program summaries that include lines of balance, issue identification, and other metrics relevant to the program scope.
• Partner with procurement organization to engage with supply base to assess costs, lead times, and strategies to achieve program requirements.
• Integration of subcontractor and vendor schedule into the program master schedule to ensure accurate forecasting of the completion for complex assemblies.
• Partnering with manufacturing organization to determine how to best ensure all parts are designed for manufacturing to prevent further issues from arising in build process.
• Implement processes and systems for tracking and reporting material-related metrics, including lead times, lines of balances, and supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for program and potentially company to enhance material procurement processes, streamline workflows, and optimize supply chain efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a material management, procurement, manufacturing or supply chain management. Preferably in a DoD or government environment. Experience on design development programs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of material planning principles and supply chain best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft suite, particularly Excel.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and organize large sets of data, identify trends, and make data driven decisions.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams, foster collaboration, and drive results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to comply with EVMS reporting systems. Experience on programs with EVMS requirements preferred.
• Experience with Program Scheduling
• Experience in building analysis tools
• Experience in producing and presenting presentations at the Executive Level

Summary Pay-Range
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 4 - $115,600 - $170,000