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Material Program Manager - Remote

RTX Collins Aerospace · US-TX-REMOTE · Remote available · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What does a Material Program Manager own on a defense program, from your experience?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the role as owning material cost, schedule and risk for a program.

Tell me about a time you had to influence a supplier or buyer without direct authority.

What they are checking: Whether they can move people they do not manage across a supply chain organization.

This role is remote. How do you stay connected with factory and program teams?

What they are checking: Whether they can build strong working ties without being on site.

Tell me about a time a material shortage threatened a delivery and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they have recovered a schedule under real pressure.

What would you do

A critical part from a single supplier is now 12 weeks late. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can lay out recovery options and communicate the impact to program leaders honestly.

How do you report material status to a program manager who wants a clear answer in two minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they can boil complex status down to the risks and asks that matter.

About the work

How do you build and manage a material plan that supports a program's build schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect bills of material, lead times and need dates into a working plan.

How do you track material cost against the program's budget, and what do you do when you are trending over?

What they are checking: Whether they understand earned value or similar tracking and act early on overruns.

What do you know about DFARS or flow-down requirements that affect material on a Navy program?

What they are checking: Whether they know the compliance rules that come with defense contracts.

How do you handle obsolescence risk for parts on a long-life program?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead for parts that may stop being made during a program's life.

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The full job description

As published by RTX Collins Aerospace.

Date Posted: 2026-10-01

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-TX-REMOTE

 Position Role Type: Remote

 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: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon has an opportunity for an experienced Material Program Manager (MPM) who will perform as a key member of the Naval Power Integrated Supply Chain organization. The ideal individual will support, and in some cases, lead Supply Chain Execution, Customer Proposal, and Program Start-up efforts for the Ship Systems Integration & Sustainment (SSIS) portfolio. If you enjoy developing creative solutions to challenging issues in a cutting-edge environment, then this role is for you. You will be the liaison between the program office, engineering, operations, quality, contracts, and finance organizations. The selected candidate is responsible for ensuring the successful development, coordination and of material strategies enabling the execution of SSI programs to meet supply chain, portfolio, and business objectives. This position is a remote role. The selected candidate will work with the hiring manager to set schedule. Some travel required (up to 25%). What You Will Do: • Participate in program, IPTL, and supplier meetings as a core SCM member • Develop and execute material program plans (MPP) and subcontract management plans • Overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, Supply Chain metrics, Make/Buy Where strategy, strategic agreements • Overall ownership of the supplier and finance management process (i.e., Risk/Opportunity, Line of Balance, Metrics, Material sales forecasts) • Liaise between the Program Executive, Program Managers, IPTs and the Supply Chain organization • Oversee all SCM activities needed to meet program requirements, and ensure a strong link between various Supply Chain functions, including Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control • Proactively address and complete urgent supply chain tasking (Purchase Requisitions integrity, Single/Sole Source Justifications, Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW), Purchase Order follow up • Represent the Supply Chain organization on policies, strategies, and objectives • Domestic travel not to exceed 20% • Implement continuous improvement through CORE, Six Sigma or related Lean methodologies/principals Qualifications You Must Have: • Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience • 3 years experience in a supply chain role or related role such as Production Control, Operations, Finance or Supplier Engineering • Experience working in a cross functional matrixed Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment Qualifications We Prefer: • MPM level 4 certification or equivalent experience • Experience with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SOW) • Experience with Supplier Statements of Work (SOW) • Expertise with Supply Chain / Production Control / Procurement processes, Special Access Programs / MRP systems, and requirements management • Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) What We Offer • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. • Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. • Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. • Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms