Production Execution Senior Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Production Execution Senior Program Manager in Tucson, AZ to lead the Excalibur 1b production program for US Army and FMS customers. You will drive day-to-day program management, lead risk/opportunity reviews, and ensure alignment with contract requirements.

This leadership role reports to the Excalibur 1b Program Associate Director and sits on the Excalibur 1b Leadership Team. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, manage supplier relations, and oversee

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience with senior-level program management exposure.
• Experience leading aerospace/defense production, capture, or sustainment programs.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive annual operating plan objectives and action plans.
• Lead program risk and opportunity process aligned to financial goals.
• Execute daily program management cadence including reviews and staffing decisions.
• Lead production proposal activities and related documentation.
• Maintain compliance with IPDS, GEM tool, and corporate policies.
• Develop situational awareness charts and performance metrics for program leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

EAC process leadership

Cost/schedule balance

Education

University degree or higher

Tools

IPDS

GEM tool

AOP systems

LRP systems

Production MRP

Job description

Position Details

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

• 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
• 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 process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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

• 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.

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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.