Material Program Manager

V2X Limited - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Indianapolis, IN

About the position

The Material Program Manager (MPM) at V2X serves as a critical liaison between the Program team and various supply chain functions. This role is essential for ensuring that program requirements are met by the supply base, while collaborating with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Operations, and other departments to resolve issues and execute the program effectively. The MPM is expected to demonstrate strong project management skills, effective communication, and critical thinking, while being a self-starter capable of achieving organizational and program goals with minimal supervision. Responsibilities encompass the entire program lifecycle, from new business capture to contract closure.

Responsibilities

• Developing & executing supply chain strategies and plans for the program(s).
• Providing comprehensive Supply Chain support through the program life & ensuring compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable.
• Overall ownership of supply chain processes including supplier performance, metrics, international issues, Make/Buy Where plan, strategic agreements, and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
• Developing & guiding supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and bases of estimates.
• Developing & executing risk/opportunity plans to meet program targets.
• Identifying & developing opportunities for small business participation.
• Monitoring & proactively addressing performance & financial metrics, including those related to cost, schedule, quality, & EVMS.
• Acting as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for material & SCM labor.
• Flowing down Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers which include risk mitigation & subcontract organization plans.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years directly related work experience in Supply Chain or related work experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with specific competency in Excel including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
• Experience complying with industry standards such as AS9100, TS16949, etc.
• Experience in process-driven and regulation-driven industry with competency in understanding and applying processes.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US-only data systems and may require a U.S. Secret Security Clearance within 1 year of start date.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous Procurement/Subcontracts/Contracts/Program Management/Budgetary management experience.
• Understanding of government regulations (i.e.: FAR / DFARS, ITAR / EAR, TINA, etc.).
• Experience with MRP systems such as SAP and the Supply Chain suite of resources.
• Technical knowledge of related hardware applications, as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test).
• Experience developing statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirements.
• Demonstrated results using continuous improvement processes.