Materials Programme Manager

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

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!

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.

Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Developing and executing material programme plans, subcontract management plans (together with Supply Chain team).
• Strategic thinking with tactical application of those strategies to programmes.
• Accountable for developing material strategies.
• Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create a schedule for projects based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Developing and leading Planning related proposal activities including task descriptions and bases of estimates.
• In conjunction with engineering, developing accurate Bill of Materials (BOM’s) from the technical baseline within a few days of proposal kick off, controlling changes in the BOM during the proposal process and promptly flowing any changes to material estimating and developing a strategy to get representative costs.
• Developing accurate Materials Estimates.
• Partnering with Programmes and Engineering to navigate obsolescence, long lead and last time buy material situations to ensure programme schedules are met.
• Actively engaging in proposals.
• Accountable for applying material strategy to bids and proposals.
• Managing material actual cost vs should cost.
• Accountable for decision making in the make/buy/where process.
• Developing and executing risk/opportunity plans to meet programme objectives.
• Collaborating with supply chain functions for support as needed.
• Developing and monitoring performance metrics and proactively acting to address programme and functional issues.
• Earned Value Management and Financial management skills, including Material EAC’s and Material Forecasting.

Basic Qualification

• Experience working in the Aerospace & Defence industry.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance at time of hire.

Preferred Qualification

• MCIPS or APM membership preferred.
• Strong Planning experience.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP business systems.
• Microsoft Project experience.
• Experience managing to a budget.
• Experience providing inputs into or reviewing EACs.
• Experience collaborating with the Subcontract Manager to review statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to programme requirements.
• Experience in electronics/aerospace hardware applications as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test).
• Experience converting business area and customer requirements into executable strategies.
• Experience leading in an Integrated Programme Team (IPT) environment.
• Knowledge of Defence contracting.

Education/Experience:

• Ideally degree level qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Combined work experience in functional areas of Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations (including Production Control), or Project Management.

Benefits on offer:

• Optional 9 day fortnight.
• TOIL.
• Flexible working hours.
• 1pm finish on a Friday.
• Annual bonus.
• Hybrid working for certain job roles.
• Casual dress.
• 25 days holiday.
• Christmas shut down.
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores.
• 4 x annual salary life cover.
• Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).

Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

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.

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.

Company: Ultra Maritime