Global Patriot Programs Director, UAE

Raytheon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 684,000 - 1,299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Raytheon Emirates is seeking an In-country Program Director, Global Patriot Programs to lead the in-region sustainment and execution, reporting to the REL Managing Director. This onsite, long-term assignment covers Technical Assistance, Engineering Services, and opportunities follow-ons, with international travel and security clearance requirements.

The role ensures contractual and financial commitments, compliance, and effective collaboration with U.S.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 14+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12+ years’ experience.
• Experience in production of complex, large-scale weapon systems.
• Background in manufacturing, refurbishment, and/or field operations management.
• Ability to produce industry-competitive cost proposals, including RFP analysis, Basis-of-Estimate development, risk and opportunity assessment, price-to-win strategy, and full proposal review.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and mentor project staff to strengthen business, financial management, and project management skills, while fostering effective inter‑ and intra‑team collaboration to grow the team’s capability and capacity.
• Drive continuous improvement through the design, development, and implementation of initiatives that create efficiencies across the organization.
• Promote a culture of sharing best practices, information, and collaborative behaviors.
• Uphold the company’s Code of Conduct, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and health and safety standards.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support program execution.
• Lead a multi‑disciplinary team—including the Program Management Office, CETs, Cross Business Teams (CBTs), and Subcontractors/IOTs—in executing and expanding program scope.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with U.S. Government stakeholders and customers in the United Arab Emirates.
• Develop and implement strategies for planning Follow‑On Sustainment Cases and establishing contract vehicles to bridge potential contract gaps.
• Manage day‑to‑day program operations and ensure compliance with program management processes, including Export/Import (EX/IM), Earned Value (EV), and Risk & Opportunity (R&O).
• Oversee the use of disciplined program management tools and processes to ensure adherence to EX/IM, EV, and R&O requirements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on program status, strategy, and direction.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budgeting

Risk & Opportunity management

Export/Import (EX/IM)

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

PM tools

Cost proposals

Job description

Raytheon Emirates is seeking an In-country Program Director, Global Patriot Programs to lead the in-region sustainment and execution, reporting to the REL Managing Director. This onsite, long-term assignment covers Technical Assistance, Engineering Services, and opportunities follow-ons, with international travel and security clearance requirements.

The role ensures contractual and financial commitments, compliance, and effective collaboration with U.S.