The Senior Materials Manager will lead material readiness and supply-chain execution across complex programs, ensuring materials, test equipment, and supplier commitments align with production schedules and key program milestones. This newly created individual-contributor role will serve as the primary materials partner within the program office, working closely with Program Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, customers, and suppliers.

The successful candidate will proactively identify and resolve material shortages, supplier challenges, schedule delays, and quality issues that could affect program execution. They will develop recovery and mitigation plans, communicate material status and risks to leadership, and drive cross-functional action to protect production schedules and prevent build disruptions. The role will also support supplier negotiations, cost and affordability objectives, material forecasting, process improvements, and overall program financial performance.