Material Program Manager

6 months ago


Dartmouth, Canada Ultra Electronics Full time

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As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide

The Ultra Supply Chain function manages the processes associated with Indirect and Direct Procurement of goods and materials required to meet the operational demands of the business and the logistics of ensuring that materials are available for operations, and the completed products/services are delivered to the customer.

Nationality Requirements

**Job Description**:
As a Material Program Manager, you will manage all material activities needed to meet program requirements and ensures a strong link within and between various materials functions, including Sourcing, Program Management, Engineering, Operations Program Management and Planning. The MPM will be responsible for the development, coordination and execution of program material strategies, and revenue objectives. In this role, you have the opportunity to lead the front end of the business planning activities including early material management involvement and early supplier involvement, partnering with program, engineering, and operations leadership.

Roles and Responsibilities
- Developing and execute material program plans, subcontract management plans (together with Supply Chain)
- Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create a schedule for projects based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
- Developing and leading Planning related proposal activities including task descriptions and bases of estimates
- In conjunction with engineering, you will develop accurate Bill of Materials (BOM’s) from the technical baseline within a few days of proposal kick off, control changes in the BOM during the proposal process and promptly flow any changes to material estimating and develop a strategy to get representative costs.
- Partnering with Product Management to navigate obsolescence, long lead and last time buy material situations to ensure program schedules are met.
- Actively engaging in proposals
- Managing material actual cost vs should cost
- Executing make/buy/where process
- Developing and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
- Collaborating with supply chain functions for support as needed.
- Developing and Monitoring performance metrics and proactively acts to address program and functional issues.
- Earned Value Management and Financial management skills, including Material EAC’s and Material Forecasting

Basic Qualification
- Experience working in the DoD Aerospace & Defense industry
- Ability to get a Secret Security Clearance at time of hire

Preferred Qualification
- ASCM CPIM or CSCP experience
- Strong Planning experience
- Proficient in ERP/MRP business systems
- Microsoft Project experience
- Experience managing to a budget
- Experience providing inputs into or reviewing EACs
- Experience collaborating with the Subcontract Administrator to review statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirements
- Experience converting business area and customer requirements into executable strategies
- Experience leading in an Integrated Program Team (IPT) environment
- Knowledge of Government acquisition laws and regulations

Education/Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or in a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 6 years of combined work experience (can include Graduate school experience) in functional areas of Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations (including Production Control), or Project Management

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, a



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