Senior Material Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning and execution across multiple Directed Energy programs from development through production and sustainment.
• Develop and execute program-specific material strategies supporting rapid prototyping, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and full-rate production.
• Ensure material readiness for system integration, system test events, and customer deliveries. Subcontractor Oversight and Program Execution
• Maintain direct oversight of all major subcontractors and critical suppliers, ensuring performance aligns with contractual cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Conduct regular on-site visits, supplier audits, and program execution reviews to assess production readiness, schedule adherence, quality, and risk.
• Lead subcontractor performance reviews, corrective action plans, and recovery strategies when required.
• Support subcontract negotiations, statements of work, and technical performance
• Ensure subcontractors are prepared for major program milestones including PDR, CDR, PRR, TRR, and delivery events. Financial Management and EAC Accountability
• Conduct monthly financial reviews of material and subcontract performance, including Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) validation and variance analysis.
• Track material and subcontract costs against program budgets, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM), program forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure procurement commitments and expenditures align with program cash flow and financial plans. Supply Chain and Procurement Execution
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing to secure critical components including optics, laser modules, beam directors, sensors, and electronic assemblies.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long-lead components, single-source suppliers, and obsolescence.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and performance monitoring. Production and Manufacturing Support
• Support transition from prototype to production, including material planning, production ramp-up, and factory readiness.
• Coordinate closely with Manufacturing and Production teams to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
• Support Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs), manufacturing readiness activities, and production scaling efforts. Configuration, Quality, and Compliance