Material Project Manager (Early Career) - Millennium Space Systems

Job Description

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Job Description
Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Material Project Manager (MPM) – Early Career will include, but not limited to, supporting material strategies with the Program Management Office and Manufacturing Organization, maintaining cost and schedule lead times to achieve program success, identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities and reporting/tracking all program material activities. This is an onsite role at our El Segundo, California.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting Control Account Management (CAM) activities associated with material including: Baseline schedule & cost planning, providing IMS status, Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates At Complete (EAC), variance reporting, and other financial responsibilities.
• Provide support in identifying material related risks and opportunities and developing mitigation plans.
• Assist in aggregating all of engineering's material requirements, determining the strategy to procure items while design is matured, and translating it into Material Resource Planning (MRP) requirements.
• Assisting engineering in design trades to determine make / buy strategies, supplier sourcing, and modifications to material to achieve requirements, cost, and schedule.
• Perform analysis on material requirements to provide material program summaries that include lines of balance, issue identification, and other metrics relevant to the program scope.
• Partner with procurement organization to engage with supply base to assess costs, lead times, and strategies to achieve program requirements.
• Partnering with manufacturing organization to determine how to best ensure all parts are designed for manufacturing to prevent further issues from arising in build process.
• Execute processes and systems for tracking and reporting material-related metrics, including lead times, lines of balance, and supplier performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for program and potentially company to enhance material procurement processes, streamline workflows, and optimize supply chain efficiency.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in material management, procurement, manufacturing or supply chain management. Preferably in a DoD or government environment. Experience on design development programs preferred.
• Knowledge of material planning principles and supply chain best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft suite.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data driven decisions.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams, foster collaboration, and drive results.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience on programs with EVMS requirements
• Experience in desktop computing tools (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Projects)
• Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment
• Must be a self-starter, capable of supporting organizational and program objectives, and able to interface with all levels of internal management as well as supplier management.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

• Level 3: $93,500 - $137,500

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.