ULA

Program Management Leader 6

Decatur, Al, United States

Full Time

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Job description

Date: Oct 2, 2024

Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 562

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of this organization will be responsible for the Material Management and Demand Management value stream within the ULA Production Operations and the Launch Operations organizations.
With a passion and vision to enable customer and mission success, this professional develops strategies and provides execution leadership delivering superior operational performance in support of Government and non-government launch programs.
Responding to business, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), and master production schedule needs, this leader is responsible for the management of material and supplies within ULA including planning, scheduling, material movements, receiving, and inventory management.
This role will interface with Manifest Planning, Integration, & Logistics organization(s) to establish and support short and long term build and launch strategies that support enterprise goals.
Driving continuous improvement to support a highly competitive enterprise, this leader understands dynamic production and launch operations program requirements.
The role will require building and maintaining a high-performance Material Management team throughout all locations of the ULA Enterprise.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 10 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and training commensurate with assignment
10+ years of Logistics or Material Management or related operations experience
Demonstrated strong leadership, collaboration, project management, problem-solving, change management, and influencing skills
Demonstrated skills in developing, executing, and sustaining a best-in-class material management strategy
Demonstrated knowledge of SAP or a similar MRP/ERP system
Ability to establish key measures of success, and implement accountability and continuous process improvement structures
Experience in developing, and executing within, financial forecasts
Experience developing material kitting and delivery strategies

Preferred Qualifications

Aerospace & Defense experience, working with US Government customers (Air Force, NRO, NASA, DCMA, DCAA, etc.)
Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS) experience
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification/accreditation
Experience having led and directed continuous improvement projects to include planning, defining requirements and budget, project controls, and success criteria
Planning and S&OP background

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
Generous paid time off
Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.