Assoc. Dir., Perf., Field and Flight Test (PFFT)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX’s Missiles & Defense division in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Associate Director, Program Management to lead the Performance, Field and Flight Test (PFFT) Program. You will own related profit and loss, drive program execution across software upgrades, flight tests and hardware upgrades.

The role requires a university degree with 12+ years experience (or advanced degree with 10+ years), strong EVMS cost/schedule management, and excellent communication with customers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience with 12+ years, or an advanced degree with 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience leading programs in development, software upgrades, fleet sustainment or engineering services/support.
• Experience managing costs, schedules, and technical performance using EVMS or similar qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Own related profit and loss, AOP and financial commitments.
• Coordinate across SM‑6 programs to align interdependencies and portfolio commitments.
• Represent customer needs to leadership and shape future acquisitions.
• Travel as needed.
• Manage risk, opportunity, cost, quality and schedule performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with PMX303, Tech Reps, and DCMA.

Skills

Communication skills

EVMS

Cost management

Schedule management

Customer engagement

Education

University degree or advanced degree

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Standard Missile 6 (SM‑6) program is seeking to hire an Associate Director, Program Management to lead the Performance, Field and Flight Test (PFFT) Program organization.

• Software Upgrade Programs (SWUP)
• SM‑6 Demonstration Programs
• SM‑6 Flight Tests
• Hardware Upgrade Programs
• Multiple Engineering Technical Services Contracts

The PFFT Program Manager reports directly to the Sr. Director, SM‑6 and is responsible for the full program lifecycle within the portfolio.

This role will be responsible for the successful proposal and negotiation of new scope, execution of current contracts and proactively partnering across the NSMS portfolio for successful integration and cut‑in’s, as required.

**This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility **

Relocation assistance is currently not availability

Will You Will Do:

• Ownership of related profit and loss, AOP and financial performance commitments.
• Partner across SM‑6 programs to ensure interdependencies are understood and overall portfolio commitments are understood and met.
• Understand and represent customer(s) needs to leadership
• Partner with program leaders to shape/capture future acquisitions
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with the customer counterparts
• Actively manage risk, opportunity, cost, quality, and schedule performance
• Strength RLPM adoption within the PFFT portfolio
• Ability to travel as needed
• Maintain strong relationships with PMX303 (formerly IWS3), Tech Reps, and DCMA, clearly communicating portfolio updates, risks and mitigations.

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience Production Program/Project Management Experience Prior experience leading program or project execution in development, software upgrades, fleet sustainment or engineering services/support. Prior experience with managing costs, schedules, and technical performance using EVMS principles or similar program/system Qualifications

We Prefer:

• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage customers and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work across business areas, manage varied tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines
• Program Management certification level 4 or ability to achieve within 6 months
• Demonstrated proficiency managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for large scale programs with proficient use of program management tools
• Proven success creating and maintaining strong relationships with cross‑program, cross‑functional, and multiple customers
• Experience working with Navy and other customers on government programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces
• Demonstrated ability to work across business areas, manage tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines
• Ensure customer performance feedback and actions/requests are responded to in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner
• Working knowledge of metrics and demonstrated ability to forecast and manage financials
• Proven ability to develop and maintain long term business relationships with customers and partners.
• Demonstrated experience articulating customer positions, status, and strategies to senior management.
• Prior experience managing numerous captures in parallel.
• Prior experience managing programs with high technical risk and visibility.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation – NOT AVAILABLE

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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 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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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