Material Program Manager - Dartmouth, Canada - Ultra Electronics

Ultra Electronics

Verified Company

Dartmouth, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Unleash the Power of Multi-

Mission Excellence:
Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide.

With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

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