Program Operations Manager (POM)

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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.

Job Summary:

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Program Operations Manager (POM) in support of the LADS SBU and PF&M SSBU for a program located in Tucson, AZ. The POM  position is the primary interface between the Program Office Integrated Program Leadership Team and the Factory Leadership Team, responsible for communicating all Program requirements. This Individual will collaborate with Program Management and be the liaison to ensure that all program needs are integrated and supported to meet program commitments. Results will be accomplished through leading, influencing and briefing across all levels of the organization, including internal and external customers. 

The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles to support a Land & Air Defense Systems program on a PF&M program located in the Tucson, AZ location. 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.

This position is an onsite role.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, collaborate and influence driving quality and performance for program deliverables, accountable for factory integration, consolidated program performance, and unique program requirements flow down  

• Participate in strategic Program/Operations planning for current production performance and future development efforts, and utilize CORE best practices

• Support Operational Security (OPSEC) plan(s) execution and influence future security strategies  

• Communicate across programs, to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve any conflicts with program requirements   

• Define clear operational schedules, priorities and goals for each Strategic Make Center  

• Operations point of contact for proposal development and approval, ensuring proposed costs or challenges are understood by Operations leadership and factories  

• Coordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews and execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production.  

• Interfaces with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service

• Ownership of the Program’s Operations EAC and budget  

• Prepare and present information for Monthly Management Reviews, summarizing program status and any on-going production issues  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience

• 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:

• Previous program manufacturing experience in a DOD environment

• Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and how to leverage information from material receipt through DD250 within a defense contracting organization.

• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES

• EVMS Certification

• Experience in capital planning (development), MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Assessments, Make/Buy/Where process.

• CORE/Six Sigma and continuous improvement experience

• Knowledge of using IPDS (Integrated Product Development System) and create and manage a complex IMS using Microsoft Project processes.

• Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility  

• Experience and Interest in verbal/visual presentations of Operations activities, plans, tasks, and/or delivery outlooks and Program-level information to internal and USG customers.

• Experience with Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews and approval via common Product Data Management (PDM)

• Experience with transition of programs from design to manufacturing.

• Ability to lead collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive a results and breakdown barriers.

• Experience developing and executing competitive bids and proposals through collaboration with multiple manufacturing and functional teams

• Experience leading teams in cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing cycle time reduction

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.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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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