Production Execution Senior Program Manager

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a Production Execution Senior Program Manager for the Excalibur 1b contract. You will lead production for US Army and FMS, drive cross-functional teams, manage supplier relations, and report to the Excalibur 1b Program Associate Director. This senior role offers high visibility and strategic impact.

Security clearance required (DoD Secret). Onsite role with potential travel; USA citizenship required.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years, or an advanced degree with 7+ years
• Experience in aerospace/defense development, capture, production or sustainment
• Leadership experience
• Experience leading EAC process and risk and opportunity management
• Ability to balance technical, cost and schedule on a program

Responsibilities

• Support and drive AOP objectives and action plans
• Lead the program risk and opportunity process, in accordance with specific financial goals and obligations
• Execute daily program management and cadence such as risk review boards, customer reviews, failure review boards, PMRs, staffing reviews and decision reviews to achieve contract/financial commitments
• Lead production proposal activities
• Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements and IPDS, including gate reviews and the GEM tool, and corporate- and business-level policies
• Identify and implement key program assessments and metrics to develop situational awareness charts and performance assessments for leadership
• Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Education

University degree or advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

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

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

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 Excalibur 1b Production Program has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Production Execution Senior Program Manager. You will be responsible for production for the US Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.

You will be responsible for the tactical execution of all facets of Production in support of a large multi-year Excalibur 1b contract. This position offers a unique opportunity and provides unparalleled experience leading a legacy Raytheon program that is being actively used in combat. This role requires proficiency in leading dynamic production problem solving, cross functional teams, and managing challenging supplier relationships. You will be communicating program goals, objectives, decisions, and results to both internal and external leadership and will report to the Excalibur 1b Program Associate Director.

You will be a critical member of the Excalibur 1b Leadership Team. There will be a high level of senior leadership visibility in this role due to the significant size of the contract. We are seeking a poised and motivational leader who can lead the team through challenges enabling the achievement of program objectives.

What You Will Do

• Support and drive AOP objectives and action plans
• Lead the program risk and opportunity process, in accordance with specific financial goals and obligations
• Execute daily program management and cadence such as risk review boards, customer reviews, failure review boards, program management reviews (PMRs), staffing reviews, and decision reviews to achieve contract / financial commitments
• Lead production proposal activities
• Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements and Raytheon's Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), such as gate reviews and the GEM tool, and both corporate- and business-level policies and procedures
• Identify and implement key program assessments and metrics to lead development of situational awareness charts and performance assessments that enable program success drivers by program leadership teams
• Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed

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
• Experience supporting development, capture, production, and/or sustainment programs in the aerospace and defense industry
• Leadership experience
• Experience leading EAC process and risk and opportunity management
• Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule on a program

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program Management certification, or equivalent
• Experience developing and reviewing cost proposals
• Prior experience managing suppliers
• Working knowledge of AOP, LRP and production MRP systems
• Familiarity with US Army customers including PMCAS and DEVCOM

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance 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.

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 pr