Depot Program Operations Manager - Tucson, AZ

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Depot Program Operations Manager to be located onsite in Tucson, Arizona. You will serve as the primary interface between Program Leadership and Factory teams, ensuring program requirements are understood and executed across sites.

The role demands leadership across proposals, development, production, and sustainment activities, with flexibility to travel and work beyond standard hours to meet program commitments.

Qualifications

• Requires University degree or equivalent with minimum 8 years of experience.
• Advanced degree with minimum 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence factory integration and program performance.
• Coordinate operations requirements for gate reviews and budgets.
• Prepare information for management reviews and status updates.
• Collaborate with Program Management and factories to meet program commitments.

Skills

Operations leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

MRP systems (SAP/PRISM)

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

PRISM

Job description

Position Details

Position role type: Onsite.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status requirements: 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.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret.

Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10.

At RTX, the world 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.

About the Role

Raytheon is seeking a Depot Program Operations Manager to be located onsite in Tucson, Arizona. This position is the primary interface between the Program Leadership Team and the Factory Leadership Team, responsible for communicating all Program requirements to manufacturing sites. This Individual will collaborate with Program Management and be the liaison to the factories ensuring that all program needs are integrated and supported to meet program commitments. Results will be accomplished through leading, influencing and briefing across all levels of the organization, including internal and external customers. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities for a technically complex, high dollar value weapon system spanning multiple contracts. Requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas, closed areas, and requires full time on plant site support. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to provide operations leadership across the program lifecycle including proposals, development, production, and sustainment activities. The preferred candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40‑hour work week, travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.

What You Will Do

Lead, collaborate and influence driving quality and performance for program deliverables, accountable for factory integration, consolidated program performance, and unique program requirements flow down. Participate in strategic Program/Operations planning for current production performance and future development efforts. Support Operational Security (OPSEC) plan(s) execution and influence future security strategies. Communicate across programs, to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve any conflicts with program requirements. Define clear operational schedules, priorities and goals for each site. Operations point of contact for proposal development and approval, ensuring proposed costs or challenges are understood by Operations leadership and factories. Coordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews and execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production. Ownership of the Program’s Operations EAC and budget. Prepare and present information for Monthly Management Reviews, summarizing program status and any on‑going production issues.

Qualifications

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. Experience with MRP systems such as SAP, PRISM or equivalent. 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.

We Prefer Experience managing cost and schedule for complex, high value programs. Experience with Proposals/Estimating and/or Basis of Estimates (BOEs) Gate Reviews. Experience working in a manufacturing environment with complex systems integration within multiple factories, multifaceted federal regulatory requirements, and/or military or defense manufacturing. Ability to lead collaboratively in a results‑oriented environment, developing solutions to complex problems, gaining desired outcomes. Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations and extensive experience building strong cross‑functional teams.

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. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.