{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"383cc59be9a34efcdebd7335","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/383cc59be9a34efcdebd7335","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/383cc59be9a34efcdebd7335","title":"Material Program Manager","description":"Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology.\nYour work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments.\nAs the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.\nJoin us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.\nNationality Requirements\nDue to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.\nPosition Summary\nAs 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.\nJob Description\nRoles and Responsibilities\nDeveloping and execute material program plans, subcontract management plans (together with Supply Chain)\nBalancing strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs\nWorking closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create a schedule for projects based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).\nDeveloping and leading Planning related proposal activities including task descriptions and bases of estimates\nIn 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.\nPartnering with Product Management to navigate obsolescence, long lead and last time buy material situations to ensure program schedules are met.\nActively engaging in proposals\nManaging material actual cost vs should cost\nExecuting make/buy/where process\nDeveloping and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.\nCollaborating with supply chain functions for support as needed.\nDeveloping and Monitoring performance metrics and proactively acts to address program and functional issues.\nEarned Value Management and Financial management skills, including Material EAC’s and Material Forecasting\nBasic Qualification\nExperience working in the DoD Aerospace & Defense industry\nAbility to get a Secret Security Clearance at time of hire\nPreferred Qualification\nASCM CPIM or CSCP experience\nStrong Planning experience\nProficient in ERP/MRP business systems\nMicrosoft Project experience\nExperience managing to a budget\nExperience providing inputs into or reviewing EACs\nExperience collaborating with the Subcontract Administrator to review statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirements\nExperience in electronics/aerospace hardware applications as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test)\nExperience converting business area and customer requirements into executable strategies\nExperience leading in an Integrated Program Team (IPT) environment\nKnowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR)\nEducation/Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or in a related field, or equivalent work experience\nMinimum 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\n#LI-KP1\n#LI-Onsite\nWhat Ultra Maritime Offers You\nAt Ultra Maritime, we invest in our employees and their well-being:\n\nClimate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!\nWork/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for first year\n8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays\n401k Plan with Company Match\nEducational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)\nWellness Program and incentives\nCompany HSA contributions\nInsurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire\nEligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually\nAdditional Employee Discounts and Perks\n\nCompany-Paid Benefits:\n$75 monthly student loan repayment program\nBasic Life Insurance\nBasic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance\nShort Term Disability\nLong Term Disability\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nVoluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:\nMedical and Prescription insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nSupplemental Life Insurance Plans\nSupplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family\nAccident Plan\nCritical Illness Plan\nHospital Indemnity Plan\nPet Insurance\nIdentity Theft\n\nReasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nUltra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\n\nAs a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security.\nWe operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, may conduct pre-employment background checks and substance-abuse screening based on role requirements.\nCompany: Ultra Maritime\n#MAR","company":"Ultra Electronics","rawCompany":"ultra electronics","city":"Pine","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T14:46:49.066Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Program Manager","description":"Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology.\nYour work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments.\nAs the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.\nJoin us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.\nNationality Requirements\nDue to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.\nPosition Summary\nAs 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. 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We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\n\nAs a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security.\nWe operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, may conduct pre-employment background checks and substance-abuse screening based on role requirements.\nCompany: Ultra Maritime\n#MAR","datePosted":"2026-07-19T14:46:49.066Z","dateModified":"2026-07-19T14:46:49.066Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ultra Electronics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Pine","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"383cc59be9a34efcdebd7335"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/383cc59be9a34efcdebd7335"}}