Program Director - Global Patriot Programs

Raytheon Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior program manager to lead a multidisciplinary team across the PMO, CETs, CBTs and subcontractors, ensuring compliant program execution and sustained US Government engagements. You will drive Earned Value, risk and opportunity management, cost proposals, and strategic planning while maintaining a culture of ethics and safety.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and 12–14 years of relevant experience, US citizenship, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in a related field.
• Minimum 12–14 years of relevant experience with program management, defense, or related domains.
• Experience producing industry‑standard cost proposals including RFP analysis and Basis of Estimate development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team across PMO, CETs, CBTs and subcontractors.
• Drive Earned Value, risk & opportunity management, and AV/EV reporting.
• Develop and review cost proposals and ensure timely submission under deadlines.
• Coordinate with US Government and in‑country customers to sustain program execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost proposals

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

What You Will Do

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 teams 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 companys 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 of 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 amp Opportunity R amp O Oversee the use of disciplined program management tools and processes to ensure adherence to EX IM EV and R amp O requirements Collaborate with senior leadership on program status strategy and direction.

Qualifications

You Must HaveTypically requires a Bachelor s and a minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years experience Experience and technical proficiency in the production of complex large scale weapon systems Background in manufacturing refurbishment and or field operations management Ability to produce industry competitive cost proposals including Request for Proposal RFP analysis Basis of Estimate development risk and opportunity assessment price to win strategy and full proposal review approval and submission under tight deadlines 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

Bachelor s degree in program management business management contracts and or supply chain PM Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain Level 3 Certification within one year of being in roleExperience with other Patriot programs Experience working with U S Government and in-country customers Experience developing strategies for and or executing program sustainment efforts such as Technical Assistance Spares Depot Training and Logistics Experience in planning capturing and or executing Offset Programs Recognized thought leader with expertise in execution controls Earned Value Management Systems Risk amp Opportunity and RLPM Ability to serve as an effective collaborative member of an international cross functional team Typically requires a Bachelor s and a minimum of 14+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12+ years experience.Experience and technical proficiency in the production of complex, large scale weapon systems.Background in manufacturing, refurbishment, and/or field operations management.Ability to produce industry competitive cost proposals, including Request for Proposal (RFP) analysis, Basis of Estimate development, risk and opportunity assessment, price to win strategy, and full proposal review, approval, and submission under tight deadlines.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.Bachelor s degree in program management, business management, contracts, and/or supply chain.PM Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain Level 3 Certification within one year of being in roleExperience with other Patriot programs.Experience working with U.S. Government and in-country customers.Experience developing strategies for and or executing program sustainment efforts such as Technical Assistance, Spares, Depot, Training, and Logistics.Experience in planning, capturing, and/or executing Offset Programs.Recognized thought leader with expertise in execution controls Earned Value Management Systems, Risk & Opportunity, and RLPM).Ability to serve as an effective, collaborative member of an international, cross functional team.