Lead, Material Program Manager

Job Title:Lead Material Program Manager

Job Code: 44307

Job Location:Mason OH

Job Schedule:9/80 -Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Seeking a Senior Specialist Material Program Managerto support the Material Program Management Team (MPM) & New Product Introduction (NPI) for the Sensors Division Programs. This role is critical in supporting the development of material strategies and representing the SCMM division to support a portfolio of Programs and Business Development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead MPM SC/MM Functional Organization: Develop and document comprehensive strategies plans and processes to manage the material supply chain ensuring its seamless integration into the Program Management plan.
• Serve as the main point of contact to customers regarding all supply chain-related program activities within New Production Introduction for the Division ensuring clear effective and timely communication. Prioritizes work for each program within the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Program Management: Work directly with Program Management to align supply chain objectives with overall program goals driving program success.
• Procurement Representation: Represent procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) ensuring that supply chain considerations are fully integrated into program decisions.
• Cross-Functional Interface: Collaborate with various departments to resolve material status issues address problems and ensure the smooth flow of materials.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the financial aspects of supply chain operations including budgeting material forecasting and cost control to enhance overall program profitability.
• Support Business Development: Provide expert SC/MM leadership in support of business development initiatives contributing to the growth and success of the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience in a senior management role within supply chain material management or at the program management office level.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills with a track record of effective budgeting analysis and cost control.
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership and team management abilities with the capacity to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Communication: Excellent communication and written formats interpersonal skills presentation and capable of interfacing effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies and processes that drive supply chain efficiency and program success.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in the following contract types: FFP FPIF T&M Labor Hour Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee incentive fee or award fee)
• Basis of Estimate Development
• SIOP Experience
• Experience as Cost Account Manager managing budgets and sales forecasting
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Lean Six Sigma experience
• Previous Leadership experience
• Ability to periodically travel to supplier facilities (mainly domestic locations)

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