Material Program Manager (MPM)

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and coach a team of Material Program Managers
• Own the integrated material strategy for assigned programs
• Lead material readiness and Line of Balance reviews
• Manage material risks, root causes, and recovery plans
• Lead material forecasting and forecast accuracy improvement
• Partner with Procurement and Supplier Management on critical supplier issues
• Support EACs, material budgets, and program financial planning
• Provide executive-level communication on material status and risks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years related management experience, or graduate degree and 7+ years, or 13+ years without a degree
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP, production planning, procurement, and inventory management
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and executive presentation skills
• Willingness to travel to facilities, customers, and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing experience
• Experience with material forecasting, EACs, and program financial management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI preferred
• Knowledge of government contracting and FAR/DFARS

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays

About the Company

• L3Harris is a defense technology company delivering solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.