Program Manager - Saudi Arabia

Raytheon; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense contractor in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead the Enhanced Repair Capability program. Key responsibilities include overseeing program execution, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience and a bachelor's degree, with a focus on program management and leadership. Competitive benefits offered, including career development and wellness programs.

Benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management.
• Broad knowledge of program management principles and tools.
• Strong experience in program planning, budgeting, and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of Enhanced Repair Capability program.
• Ensure adherence to contracts and performance metrics.
• Supervise program teams and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Program planning

Budgeting

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2025-07-24

Country: Saudi Arabia

Location: SAU02113: Raymes Compound, 7040 Kahlil Al Azdi Street, Al Zahra District, Jeddah, 02, 23522-6943, Saudi Arabia

Position Role Type: Unspecified

About Us

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 has more than fifty years of continuous presence in Saudi Arabia providing defense and security solutions to the government and commercial customers. Raytheon’s innovative solutions and services are increasingly developed by Saudi citizens and delivered in the country and to the global market in a way that contributes to the Kingdom lasting security and economic development. As such, Raytheon is a strategic supporter of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

In support of Vision 2030, and evolution of the GAMI requirements and urgency for establishment of Localization plans for current and pending RTN contracts, Raytheon Saudi Arabia has established a Localization strategy focused on meeting customer expectations. Key to this strategy is building an in-country & centralized RTN SA localization capability and indigenous Supply / Industry base in KSA.

We are looking for a Program Manager (PM) to lead the execution of the Enhanced Repair Capability (ERC) program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This program will encompass the development and implementation of broad depot capability to perform repair of Patriot system Battery Replaceable Units (BRUs). The role requires governance and surveillance of a program team in a matrixed organization and through management of critical subcontracts. This role is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of the Enhanced Repair Capability (ERC) program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This oversight includes day-to-day management, Export/Import Compliance, customer interface and adherence to the approved Estimate at Completion (EAC), mitigating risks and capturing available opportunities. The role will have restricted approval authority for Budget Change Requests (BCR) and quarterly EAC approval.
• Accountable for following the program strategy and technical direction for program execution. Will be the primary contact and responsible for meeting contractual commitments including those associated with financial, quality, technology, and schedule performance. Complete the assigned program activities within the contractual boundaries, company expectations, and established standards while using the approved business model and management tools.
• This PM supervises and integrates the performance of the program Integrated Product Teams. Management of a diverse team to include US (CONUS & OCONUS Expatriates), Saudi Nationals and Other Foreign Nationals. Develop customer and program enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations, such as contracts, finance, procurement, operations, engineering, mission assurance, logistics, and administrative functions.
• The PM provides leadership of the overall performance and reporting of critical partners in support of the achievement of prime contract technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives. This includes providing performance metrics to the programs supported, identifying corrective actions, and taking the necessary steps to resolve issues to ensure quality, schedule, and cost requirements are achieved.
• Partners with all in country (KSA) and CONUS functional leaders to successfully execute and achieve all program milestones and collection of related credits
• Acts as the primary customer point of contact, provide program status and report system performance. And build and maintain strong customer relationships at the customer program level, ensuring customer program requirements project level are being satisfied.
• Oversees and manages relationships and performance of critical subcontractors within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Provides surveillance of the IPDS process for all assigned Raytheon programs in Saudi Arabia – chairing routine internal and external program/status reviews (e.g. SFR, SDR, DDR, etc.) and resolve risks and issues as they become known
• Focuses, evaluates, motivates, and rewards the program team to help achieve stated goals and business objectives for sales, cash, bookings, and profit
• Coaches, mentors, and provides performance feedback to direct and indirect reports.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A bachelor’s degree in related field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• Broad knowledge of program management principles and tools
• Strong experience in program planning, budgeting, and tracking to cost and schedule
• Strong experience with Risk & Opportunity management
• Advanced management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-functional project teams.
• This position is open to Saudi Nationals only, in alignment with local regulations and Saudization initiatives.

Qualifications We Value

• Strategic planning and cross program alignment
• In depth knowledge of the Patriot system and its MEIs/LRUs
• Experience with electro-mechanical repair operations
• Ability to build and work with diverse cross-functional teams
• Ability to develop proposals and additional work scope
• Skills and commercial acumen to collaborate with Raytheon entities as well as understand the requirements of existing local customers
• PMX Level 4 Certification or a path to achieve this within 12 months

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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