Execution Director - AIM-9X Sidewinder Program

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 186,200 - 353,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX's AIM-9X Sidewinder program in Tucson seeks an Execution Director (M7) to oversee Production, Sustainment and Capacity Expansion across the enterprise, with onsite duties and an active U.S. Secret clearance.

You will lead contracts, drive throughputs, manage budgets and risk, mentor teams, and partner with Transition-to-Production leadership to introduce new configurations.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of relevant experience or 12+ years with an advanced degree.
• Experience leading profit & loss for DoD production or sustainment contracts.
• Experience leading complex production, sustainment, or depot efforts.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing metrics through EAC reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead AIM-9X Production, Sustainment, Depot, and Capacity Expansion contracts with P&L, AOP, and key metrics.
• Provide leadership and direction to Production PM and Sustainment/Capacity PM teams.
• Deploy an execution methodology delivering visibility into schedule, cost, factory performance, and risk across portfolios.
• Build a team culture focused on collaboration, transparency, accountability, and leadership development.
• Drive factory throughput improvements and recovery efforts to meet on-time delivery for US Government and foreign military sales.
• Develop and execute capacity growth strategies aligned with future demand ramps and workforce planning.
• Partner with Transition-to-Production leadership to ensure smooth introduction of new configurations.
• Maintain trusted customer relationships with regular updates and forward planning.

Skills

Active U.S. Secret security clearance

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree

Job description

Position Overview

Execution Director (M7) for the AIM-9X Sidewinder Program, headquartered in Tucson, AZ. Responsible for Production, Sustainment, and Capacity Expansion across the AIM-9X enterprise. Onsite with an active U.S. Secret security clearance required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all AIM-9X Production, Sustainment, Depot, and Capacity Expansion contracts, managing P&L, AOP, and key financial metrics.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to existing Production PM and Sustainment/Capacity PM teams.
• Deploy and sustain an execution methodology that delivers clear visibility into schedule, cost, factory performance, and risk across all execution portfolios.
• Build a strong team culture focused on collaboration, transparency, accountability, and leadership development.
• Drive factory throughput improvements and lead recovery efforts across new-build production and depot repair to achieve on-time delivery goals for U.S. Government and foreign military sales customers.
• Develop and execute capacity growth strategies aligned with future demand ramps, including factory capability improvements, capital planning, and workforce shaping.
• Partner closely with Transition-to-Production (TTP) leadership to ensure smooth introduction of new configurations into production and sustainment environments.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customer counterparts, leading regular execution updates and forward-planning discussions.
• Oversee proposal development and investment strategies in support of follow-on production, sustainment, and capacity contracts.
• Engage supplier leadership and internal supply chain to drive corrective actions, strengthen material availability, and align supplier capability with factory demand.
• Serve as a key member of the AIM-9X Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategy, execution priorities, and long-term program positioning.

What You Will Learn

• Raytheon and RTX business acumen, including SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities among programs and functional areas, and deliverables.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree and a minimum of 12 years of experience.
• Prior experience leading profit &P&L for DoD production or sustainment contracts.
• Prior experience with leading complex production, sustainment, or depot efforts.
• Prior experience leading cross-functional teams and managing metrics through EAC reviews.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred

• Program Management Level 4 Certification.
• Experience working in high-tempo execution environments requiring rapid issue resolution and recovery planning.
• Experience with munitions production or sustainment programs.
• Experience leading teams of program managers or multi-portfolio execution organizations.
• Strong proficiency partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering.
• Proven track record of building strong customer relationships.
• Advanced understanding of Earned Value Management and production performance metrics.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary range: 186,200 USD – 353,800 USD.
• Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potential incentive compensation programs.

Legal Statement

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.