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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 Missiles and Defense (RMD) has an immediate need for a Program Operations Manager (POM) in Tucson, Arizona.

This position will provide professionals with opportunities to grow their skills in operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership.

The Program Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating with the Program, Manufacturing Work Centers, and Functional Partners to ensure cost and schedule commitments can be met. 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 involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around factory areas.  The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles.

What You Will Do:

• Primary interface across all operation value streams, lead Operations role for implementing engineering change orders, presenting reports to the Customer and Directors representing his/her team and operations performance,

• The overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements, lead Operations through IPDS Gate processes.

• Lead manufacturing advance planning to ensure paperwork, tooling, and processes are in place to meet build schedules

• Manages program deliveries to cost and schedule

• Act as internal consultant to the manager and develop short and long term strategies for the value stream

• Help coordinate continuous improvement activities to improve support processes

• Develops recommendations for cost reduction and process improvement opportunities to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness

• Develop plans, schedules, and budgets for improvement projects

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

• Experience with SAP/PRISM/Kinaxis and/or CMES

• 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:

• Understanding of manufacturing tool sets in how they integrate for delivery of product through DD250 or within a defense contracting organization.

• Previous knowledge and experience managing support plans, completing basis of estimates (BOEs), and maintaining schedule in cross-functional, matrixed environment.

• Experience as a people leader; encouraging and in support of performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and talent development while managing employee relation issues within varying levels of the Organization.

• Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this includes extensive experience building strong cross-functional teams with proven results.

• Ability to lead collaboratively with other managers in a results-oriented environment to develop solutions for complex problems that will gain desired outcomes.

• Problem solving abilities that bridge production realities to financial commitments.

• Understanding of Lean Application/CORE/Six Sigma experience.

• EVMS Certification or ability to learn. 

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.

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 96,000 USD - 200,000 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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