Patriot GEM-T Capacity & Growth Program Operations Manager - Andover, MA

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX seeks a seasoned Program Operations Manager to drive capital investment, capacity growth, and operational performance for the Patriot GEM‑T Product Line. You will lead external test equipment strategy, make/buy decisions, and cross-functional improvements to ensure production readiness.

Leverage 10+ years in defense/aerospace operations, manage budgets and proposals, and maintain DoD security clearance. This onsite U.S. role requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of relevant work, or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Defense or Aerospace experience in supply chain, operations or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external test equipment strategy aligned with production demand.
• Lead make/buy/where strategies to optimize cost, capacity and risk.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve cost and schedule performance.
• Coordinate with Missile GEM-T Product Line to expand supply base capacity.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk & mitigation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG 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: Confidential Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

About the Company

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.

Position Overview

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Program Operations Manager with a proven track record of driving capital investment, capacity growth, and operational performance to support the Patriot GEM‑T Product Line. This role will provide strategic leadership for factory capacity expansion, capital investment, and Make/Buy/Where decisions to enable production ramp and meet current and long‑term program requirements.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute the external test equipment strategy, aligning supplier capabilities, capacity, investment requirements, and readiness with current and future production demand. Lead make/buy/where strategies and assessments, balancing cost, capacity, capability, supply chain risk, and strategic sourcing considerations to optimize the supply base and ensure long‑term production readiness. Lead Critical Rate Items (CRIs) focused on improving first‑pass yield, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to identify and eliminate process drivers while integrating improvement initiatives into the technology roadmap. Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve cost and schedule performance, identifying Risks and Opportunities, and driving corrective actions to achieve program and business commitments. Participate in CORE projects to enhance Operations & Supply Chain performance and continuous improvement. Use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to ensure business area and program success. Influence team decisions and outcomes by providing strategic direction, leveraging cross‑functional partnerships, and aligning stakeholders to achieve business and program objectives. Manage multiple conflicting priorities by balancing business requirements, program commitments, resource constraints, and emerging risks to drive timely and effective decisions. Lead execution in coordination with the Missile GEM‑T Product Line to expand supply base capacity in alignment with Long Range Planning (LRP), drive cost reduction initiatives, and reduce overall cycle time to improve production readiness and program performance.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience. Defense or Aerospace experience in Supply Chain, Operations or Manufacturing role. Experience with budget management, proposals, and/or finance. ERP/MRP experience such as SAP or equivalent system. 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience utilizing Microsoft Office software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel including Pivot Tables). Excellent reporting/communication skills. Working knowledge of Earned Value Management, primarily EACs, and its processes, and tools. Experience leading or participating in 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
• Innovation

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
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.

Onsite Role Definition

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. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available. This position requires a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.