Sr. Manager, Material Program Manager – (Hybrid) Tewksbury, MA

About the role

The Sr. Manager, Material Program Manager (MPM) role is within the Operations & Supply Chain group for the Advanced Technologies Strategic Business Unit (SBU) – Advanced Integrated Surface Sensos directorate in Tewksbury, MA. This is a hybrid role requiring up to 30% travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategies, including RFPs, Risk and Opportunities, EAC, IMS management, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution.
• Support, reviews and assess request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Implement key performance indicators internally and with our supply base to ensure timely delivery to customers and ensure adherence to the plan.
• Work closely with Operations, Planning and Finance functions to optimize planning and supply chain cycle to meet development requirements.
• Support and engage with various Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to resolve supply chain issues and serve as supply chain SME for other functional areas.
• Lead projects to enhance Supply Chain performance and continuous improvement.
• Support supply chain lead for internal and external audits regarding material and cost validations.
• Set objectives and guides others on execution/approach for achievement of developmental results.
• Explain policies, practices, and procedures and may influence others.

Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Industry experience in Aerospace and Defense.
• Experience with supply chain, vendor management, Risk Assessment/Mitigation and/or performance management.
• ERP work experience, i.e., SAP.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

What We Offer

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.