Material Program Manager
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Material Program Manager responsible for developing and executing Supply Chain (SC) strategies and plans for capture / proposal efforts and program execution in the Open Systems Solutions (OSS) organization. Additionally, they serve as the liaison between the Program Executive, Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and the Supply Chain organization, and will be responsible for the development, coordination and execution of all program supply chain strategies and objectives. The ideal candidate will be an independent worker requiring minimal oversight and have excellent attention to detail. The selected candidate will need to possess strong leadership skills and the ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills. This position will require frequent interface with various customers and will be the sole Operations point of contact for assigned programs.
What You Will Do
- Single point of contact to Supply Chain management organization and internal customers, including Program Office, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Contracts
- Partner with Subcontracts Management team to support Teaming agreements, PIA and Supplier Service / Engineering contracts
- Develop and execute Material Program Strategy (MPS) / Material Program Plans (MPP), Material Sales Forecasts for assigned programs, and Earned Value Management / Financial management including Material Estimates at Completions (EACs) and Material Forecasting
- Support front end of the business SC activities including early SC and supplier involvement and other strategic sourcing initiatives
- Support Supply Chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates, Price to Win strategies; ability to develop and communicate SCM business plans including small business and Supply Chain Management (SCM) risk mitigation plans
- Represent the Supply Chain organization on policies, strategies, and objectives, oversee all SC activities needed to meet program requirements
- Ensure partnerships with various SC functions in addition to Production Control and Operations
- Assist the make / buy / where process
- Lead and support risk / opportunity mitigation plans to meet program objectives
- Support SCM Gate activities
- Partner cross functionally with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Monitor and improve performance metrics to support program material requirements
- Ensure Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) are appropriate for the product, or the service requirements
- Support International SCM support / issues
- Travel as required to suppliers and work locations as business needs dictate
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experienceAbility to travel as required to suppliers and work locations as business needs dictateExperience in Teaming agreements and service type subcontractsExperience with managing Software suppliersExperience developing statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirementsQualifications We Prefer
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering-General or Industrial, Operations or other related fieldExperience with SAP / PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of toolsTechnical knowledge of related hardware applications, as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test)Experience in Integrated Product Team (IPT) / Cross functional teams, including leading an IPT teamExperience in working with Microsoft ProjectExperience collaborating with Subcontract Administrators and business leadershipExperience with government regulations (i.e., FAR / DFAR, ITAR / EAR, TINA, etc.)What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!Join our mission today. 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 $101,000 USD - $203,000 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.