NSMS Execution Program Manager

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX's Naval Standard Missile Systems production team in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Execution Program Manager to lead the NSMS production program for the SM-2 program. This onsite role requires a strong background in program management, cost and schedule performance, and close collaboration with engineers, contracts, and finance.

Responsibilities include driving cadence, managing EAC execution, risk reviews, and delivering on AOP targets, while coordinating with PMTs, HMTs, and IPTs. U.S.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent with 10+ years' relevant experience
• Advanced degree in related field with 7+ years' experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or EVMS Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of the production program, including cost, schedule, and performance management.
• Own execution of contracts, ensuring cost, schedule and AOP targets.
• Coordinate PMT, HMTs, and functional partners to execute production contracts.
• Lead cadence activities: PMT/CORE meetings, schedule performance management, risk reviews, customer reviews, MMRs.

Skills

Program management

Financial analysis

EVMS experience

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

EVMS / EVMS Certification

Job description

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Naval Standard Missile Systems (NSMS) production team is seeking a highly motivated leader to serve as an Execution Program Manager supporting the SM-2 program.

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

Relocation assistance is NOT available.

Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret) is required prior to start.

Will You Will Do:

• Drive program cadence to ensure alignment on priorities, issue resolution, and support needs across the team.
• Own day‑to‑day execution of the production program, including cost, schedule, performance management, fulfillment of contractual commitments, and delivery of financial commitments to the business.
• Support the Program Management Team (PMT), Hardware Management Teams (HMTs), and functional partners in the execution of production contracts, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets.
• Lead daily program cadence activities, including PMT and CORE Control Room meetings, schedule performance management, risk review boards, customer reviews, monthly management reviews (MMRs) with the USN customer, staff reviews, and decision forums.
• Build strong partnerships with functional organizations (HMTs/IPTs/CPTs) including Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Logistics, Data Management, and administrative support functions.
• Lead key program management processes such as scope board governance, critical chain management, and monthly financial reporting.
• Close collaboration with the business team on EAC execution, monitoring performance to labor and material forecast, earn value reporting, and tracking progress toward AOP targets.
• Support domestic travel to key suppliers and manufacturing/factory sites as required. (Up to 25%)

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables
• Lead day‑to‑day production program, EAC Process, and Supplier Management Customer relationship building

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience
• Prior Program and/or Project Management Experience
• Prior experience with financial analysis tools and/or systems
• Prior experience with Earned Value Management System (or similar program/system) or EVMS Certification
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start.
• US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Raytheon Program Management Certification Level 5 Certification or ability to obtain within a year
• Demonstrated program execution experience managing program staffing, assignments and resources
• Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, and management

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

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Location: Tucson, AZ This position requires a security clearance.

• 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
• holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not the position 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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

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.

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.