Advanced Systems Senior Program Operations Manager

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon has an immediate need for a Senior Program Operations Manager located in McKinney, TX that will report into our Electronic Warfare Systems Business Unit in Goleta, CA. This is a key role leading a classified Operations Integrated Product Team to ensure successful execution of one or more programs in the electronic warfare domain. Successful candidate will drive the overall management and participation in all phases of program development from capture and proposals thru development, execution, and close-out. Manages the overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements, lead Operations through IPDS Gate processes and developing Manufacturing Plans, T2P plans, CAM responsibility while supporting EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) reporting requirements, primary interface across all operation value streams, lead Operations role for implementing engineering change orders, presenting reports to the Customer, Sr. Directors and VP level representing his/her IPT team and operations performance. 

This is an onsite role (McKinney, TX)

What You Will Do

• Accountable for all operations team cost, schedule, and quality
• Manage the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering, and other functional areas.
• Support Manufacturing Operations strategy and utilize CORE best practices.
• Lead the effort to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities.
• Coordinate Operations bids for new development and production proposals.
• Generate production plans, make/where plans, and write manufacturing sections of technical proposals.
• Establish key elements of strategic and tactical operation plans.
• Interface with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service.
• Define clear operational schedules, priorities & goals for each Strategic Make Center
• Coordinate & develop operations requirements for all gate reviews & execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production.
• Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions, labor requirements and basis of estimates that match the price to win (PTW) strategies.
• The selected candidate will be expected to travel (Approx 20 travel anticipated)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 10 years of manufacturing and/or operations experience
• 8 years of experience developing manufacturing plans and associated documentation
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working development or transition to production programs.
• Ability to collaborate daily with a cross functional team in a robust matrix environment.
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment that includes multiple working organizations, experience building strong cross-functional teams.
• Experience with configuration management, engineering changes processes, Control Account Mgt (CAM), SAP/PRISM and/or MRP shop floor systems.
• Experience with Transition-to- Production (T2P)
• Must be able to proactively identify and execute opportunities for process and yield improvement, and supportive of business initiatives including Six Sigma and Lean
• Experience using IPDS (Integrated Product Development System), create and manage a complex IMS using Microsoft Project and understanding of MRP principles.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, team building, change management and team leadership experience and able to work with minimum direct supervision.
• Ability o influence development of project objectives and goals.
• Strong understanding of Defense Manufacturing processes and technologies
• RF System integration and test
• Ability to develop strong financial business acumen.
• Leading teams in cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing cycle time reduction
• Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related technical field

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

‒ Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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