Production Program Management, Associate Director

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Associate Director, Production Program Management to support a high-visibility Long Range Air-to-Air Missile program within the AES SSBU. This is a 100% onsite role in Tucson, AZ, requiring an active Secret clearance on day one.

You will set strategy, drive execution, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining product integrity, working with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in a related field with at least 10 years of experience.
• Program management experience leading production programs.
• Experience with EVMS, Risk and Opportunity Management.

Responsibilities

• Account for profit and loss, AOP development and implementation, and EACs.
• Lead a program execution methodology with a cross-functional team.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and key suppliers.
• Manage risk, opportunity, cost, quality and schedule performance.
• Drive leadership development within the production team.
• Ensure program performance and adherence to plans, schedules and budgets.
• Manage the contract through the RLPM gating process.
• Travel as needed to support business engagements.

Skills

Program management

Cost & schedule management

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

EVMS

Risk & Opportunity Management

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

Raytheon – Advanced Technology (AT) is seeking a n Associate Director, Production Program Management to support a highly visible, complex Long Range Air-to-Air Missile (LRAAM) program area within the Advanced Effectors and Space (AES) Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU).

The successful candidate will primarily support the Customer with the production, test and delivery of production representative missiles. In addition, you will be expected to set strategy, vision and direction for successful execution focused on overall product integrity and on-time deliveries. This role is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ.

There will be high visibility to include executive leadership engagement as this is one of the core programs that drive success all the way up to the Strategic Business Unit level.

What You Will Do

• Account for profit and loss, AOP development and implementation, and Estimate at Completions (EACs)
• Create and lead a program execution methodology that provides clarity and visibility into execution status with a cross-functional team
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers and key suppliers
• Managerisk, opportunity, cost, quality and schedule performance
• Manage priority decisions that balance risk, execution deadlines and profitability
• Drive the expectation of maintaining a positive team dynamic and the development of leaders within the production team
• Ensure program performance and adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets
• Manage the contract through the Raytheon Leadership Program Management (RLPM) gating process
• Travel, as needed, to support businessengagements

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience
• Program management experience leading production programs or transition to production programs
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use ofprogram managementtoolssuch as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Riskand OpportunityManagement
• Experienceleadingcross-functionalteams
• Active and transferrable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program Management Level 4Certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Proven success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers
• Experience developing and implementing execution, coordination, and growth strategies for franchise programs
• Oversight and monitoring of supplier performance; develop preventive and corrective actions as necessary
• Proven success creating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers
• Experience working with customers on government programs with complexity requiring direct customer interfaces, both internal and external

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 assistance is available for this position.

_ 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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, and 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.