Senior Manager, Program Management, Finance Material Program Man

Date Posted:
2026-09-10
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

This role is responsible for managing EACs (Estimate at Completion), Earned Value (EV), and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across multiple concurrent contracts. A key focus will be on developing, analyzing, and maintaining EACs to ensure accurate financial forecasting and tracking program performance. This includes monitoring cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics, conducting variance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights to drive informed decisions.

Additionally, this role includes managing 1-2 major program suppliers, overseeing the complete purchase order lifecycle for new contracts, and ensuring supplier alignment with program objectives, schedules, and performance goals.

This position requires experience in supply chain management, material requirements planning (MRP), procurement processes, and supplier engagement to enable successful execution of new program startup activities. Responsibilities will also include contributing to the development of material strategies, fostering supplier relationships, and supporting program objectives during the early stages of contract execution.

Success in this role will require analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with clearly communicating complex financial and program data to stakeholders. Collaboration across cross-functional teams, suppliers, and leadership is essential, with a consistent focus on meeting cost, quality, and schedule requirements.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development, analysis, and management of EACs (Estimate at Completion) to ensure accurate financial forecasting and tracking of program performance, including cost, schedule, and technical data.
• Apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles to monitor program progress, assess performance metrics, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders for achieving program objectives.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to develop and execute Material Strategies that align with program requirements and financial goals.
• Coordinate and oversee the procurement execution and management of purchase orders for new contracts, ensuring supplier alignment with program schedules, cost objectives, and performance expectations.
• Support supplier negotiations, ensuring procurement activities are executed accurately, on time, and within budget to meet critical program milestones.
• Facilitate the seamless transition of supply chain responsibilities from the new contract team to the production execution team.
• Provide program support, including material requirements planning (MRP) and master data management, ensuring timely and accurate inputs into the supply chain process to enable successful program execution.
• Manage supplier relationships, addressing risk mitigation, tracking performance, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to program leadership on supply chain status, material constraints, EAC updates, and risk mitigation strategies during program startup and execution phases.
• Support proposal efforts for new contracts by contributing to supplier strategies, cost estimates, and scope definitions for material-related tasks.
• Drive accurate and timely financial management activities, including EACs, material sales forecasts, and variance analysis to ensure alignment with program financial expectations.
• Provide issue resolution, fostering communication and collaboration across internal teams and external suppliers to ensure program success.
• Travel domestically or internationally as needed (up to 30%) to support supplier engagement and program requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant supply chain experience or an advanced degree and 7 years of prior relevant supply chain experience
• Experience with Supply Chain, Production Control, and/or Procurement processes and requirements.
• Experience managing program cost and schedule
• Experience with Prime Contract Requirements and Statements of Work (SSOWs).
• Experience using supply chain planning tools

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Microsoft Office skillset
• Advanced Supply Chain Planning tool experience (i.e. SAP/PRISM, Kinaxis, MFT, ROMS, etc.)
• Experience with proposals or material estimating
• MPM Level 4 (or higher) Certification
• EVMS Certification
• Experience with Earned Value Management and/or Financial forecasting.

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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Clearance Information : This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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