Principal Specialist, Material Program Manager

Principal Specialist Material Program Manager (MPM)Collins Aerospace is seeking a talented and driven Principal Specialist Material Program Manager (MPM) to join our Mission Systems team in either Largo, FL or Marlborough, MA. In this critical role, you will lead the supplier management processdeveloping and executing strategies to mitigate risk, drive supplier performance, and optimize material flow across the program lifecycle. You'll act as a key liaison between customers, program management, and suppliers, ensuring all material contract objectives (technical, cost, and schedule) are met with excellence.Your responsibilities will include managing supplier performance, resolve supply chain issues, and ensuring full compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset requirements, public law, quality standards, and warranty obligations. You will also evaluate and refine the Make Buy/Make Where (MB/MW) strategy to improve operational efficiency while developing comprehensive material program strategies and overseeing the financial management of material requirements. Success in this role requires strong leadership, deep expertise in procurement, contracts, production control, and logistics, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams toward operational and strategic goals.Join us at Collins Aerospace and play a vital role in delivering innovation, precision, and excellence across our supply chain operations. This position is open to candidates within 50 miles of our Marlborough, MA and Largo, FL site locations.What You Will DoResponsible for customer communications and building a robust customer relationshipSupplier Claims/Request for Economical Adjustments (REA's) and mediation managementConduct pre award Supplier Assessment (RESA)Establish Logistics strategy and capacity planReporting, tracking, and managing of an integrated product team and/or program responsible for the delivery of procured material from suppliers, through external testing, and shipment to contractual destinationProvide EAC content for Critical Program Review, including pre-proposal lead time validation and preliminary pricing for direct/indirect materialConduct material contract closure activity alongside Contracts and Program OfficeAct as the Control Account Manager (CAM) or support the assigned CAMEstablish Risk and Opportunities and Mitigation plansDomestic travel up to 25%Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experienceExperience with Supplier management and/or Subcontract managementComprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities are a must, as you will inspire and drive the team to successQualifications We PreferExperience with SAP/PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of toolsKnowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test)Experience in Earned Value Management or related financial management experienceExperience with supply chain and related systems, procurement, production control/material planning, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, and/or financeThe ability to develop & execute Risk/Opportunity plans to meet program objectivesWhat We Offer BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more