Associate Director - Development Program Manager

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks an on-site Program Management Associate Director to lead the SM-3 Blk IIA Development contract. You will drive program execution across a 200–300 person matrixed team, manage budget and schedule, and report to the SM‑3 IIA Program Manager.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or advanced degree with 10–12+ years in program management, with EVMS/EACs experience and an active Secret level clearance or ability to obtain. You’ll influence stakeholders and deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Leadership experience managing teams.
• Program or project management experience.
• Experience with EVMS and EACs.
• Experience with risk and opportunity management and/or IMP/IMS.
• Experience in the defense industry supporting the product life cycle.
• Active Secret level clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Drive direct customer program accountability and relationships.
• Lead program execution, ensuring schedule and budget compliance.
• Establish milestones, critical path, and key metrics.
• Provide tactical execution while meeting strategic objectives.
• Resolve escalated program risks and elevate issues as needed.
• Develop and lead program staff, focusing on evaluation and rewards.
• Own P&L responsibilities, including pursuit and cost control.
• Influence customers, vendors, and government stakeholders on solutions.
• Support cross-functional integration and continuous improvement.
• Travel domestically about 10%.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

EVMS

EACs

Risk management

DoD acquisition

Stakeholders

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Job description

Program Management Associate Director (AD) – Standard Missile 3 Blk IIA Development

Raytheon Shipboard Missiles, part of RTX, seeks an onsite Program Management Associate Director to lead the Standard Missile 3 Blk IIA Development contract in Tucson, AZ. The position requires an active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret level). U.S. citizenship is mandatory. The role reports directly to the SM‑3 IIA Program Manager and is responsible for executing a $500M development effort over four years, managing a team of 200–300 matrixed employees, and delivering the program on-time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Drive direct customer program, mission, and engagement accountability, building strong internal and external relationships.
• Lead all aspects of program execution, ensuring contractual compliance and adherence to schedule and budget.
• Establish and maintain key program metrics, define milestones/critical path, and monitor progress.
• Provide tactical execution while meeting strategic objectives and driving schedule improvements.
• Resolve escalated program risks across the portfolio and appropriately elevate issues.
• Develop and lead direct and indirect program staff, focusing on evaluation, motivation, and reward to achieve results.
• Own P&L responsibilities, including pursuit/new business activities, financial metrics, and cost control.
• Influence stakeholders—customers, vendors, and government employees—to agree on mutually acceptable solutions.
• Support cross‑functional integration and continuous improvement across Raytheon’s performance initiatives.
• Travel domestically approximately 10% of the time.

Qualifications – Minimum

• University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) with minimum 12 years of relevant experience, OR advanced degree with minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Prior people leadership and management experience.
• Prior program or project management experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Estimate at Completes (EACs).
• Experience with risk and opportunity management and/or IMP/IMS.
• Experience working within the defense industry supporting the product life cycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Raytheon Program Manager level 4 certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• In-depth understanding of the DoD acquisition environment, MDA, and other service branch programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex programs, including staffing, assignments, and resources.
• Capture, proposal development, negotiations, and contract execution experience in the U.S. defense market.
• Strong proficiency in developing and presenting Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and executing approved plans.
• Understanding of various contract types (Cost‑Plus, CPIF, Fixed‑Price, etc.) and how to execute within those frameworks.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability protection.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
• Parental leave and paid time off.
• Holiday schedule and potential incentive compensation programs.
• Employee Scholar Program and professional development opportunities.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employment

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.