Material Program Manager Senior

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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 Supply Chain Material Program Manager leads end to end material readiness for complex programs, ensuring the right parts are available at the right time to support development, production, and sustainment. This role is accountable for all material related activities required to meet program cost, schedule, and performance objectives. You will shape material strategy from the earliest stages of the program lifecycle, drive supplier engagement, and lead the planning and forecasting processes that enable successful program delivery. This role blends strategic planning with hands on execution, partnering closely with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and program leadership to ensure material strategies are aligned, risks are managed early, and execution is seamless.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1 Program Material Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute comprehensive Material Program Plans and Subcontract Management Plans

• Balance strategic planning with hands‑on tactical execution, ensuring material readiness aligns with program milestones.

• Lead early material engagement, including early supplier involvement, long‑lead identification, and front‑end business planning.

• Drive make/buy/where decisions to optimize cost, schedule, and risk.

2 Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management to translate technical and schedule requirements into executable material plans.

• Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams and suppliers to ensure alignment and rapid issue resolution.

• Collaborate with Product Management to proactively manage obsolescence, long‑lead items, and last‑time‑buy scenarios.

3 Planning, Proposals & Cost Management

• Lead planning‑related proposal activities, including task descriptions, basis‑of‑estimate development, and material strategy definition.

• Work with Engineering to rapidly develop accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) from the technical baseline, maintain configuration control, and ensure timely updates to estimating teams.

• Manage material actual cost vs. should cost, identifying variances and driving corrective actions.

• Support Material EACs, forecasting, and Earned Value Management activities.

4 Risk, Opportunity & Performance Management

• Develop and execute risk and opportunity plans that protect program objectives and improve material performance.

• Establish and monitor material performance metrics, taking proactive action to address emerging issues.

• Ensure material readiness supports program schedules, revenue objectives, and customer commitments.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in the DoD Aerospace & Defense industry.

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance at the time of hire.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience considered.

• Minimum of 6 years of combined experience (graduate school may be included) across Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations/Production Control, or Project Management.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and experience using Microsoft Project.

• Experience developing or reviewing EACs (Estimates at Completion).

• Committed to work in a team environment

• Will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance

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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, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]

Company: Ultra Maritime