Program Management Manager

Raytheon; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Westford, MA is seeking a Program Management Manager to lead airborne EO/IR sensor programs from development through sustainment. This onsite role requires a U.S. security clearance, citizenship, and regular collaboration with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities include cost/schedule/technical execution, risk management, and profit/LR control, with up to 10% travel. The salary range is 107,500–204,500 USD, reflecting market expectations for senior program leadership in

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Preferred domain knowledge in optical, radar, or other sensing systems for aerospace/defense applications.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and technical aptitude with polished business communication skills.
• Proven leadership capability and effective collaboration across organizational levels, with strong written and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of program cost, schedule, and technical execution to drive predictable performance and meet customer deliverables.
• Lead a multi-disciplined team of engineering, supply chain, logistics, and other functional professionals in a matrix environment.
• Perform risk and opportunity (R&O) management, to include program revenue and profit recognition, to minimize risk to the organization.
• Be accountable for profit and loss on assigned projects; support Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and financial metric reviews.
• Develop and review cost proposals and conduct management reviews for approval.
• Regularly interface with internal partners across the Raytheon/RTX enterprise and external suppliers/customers.
• Expect to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVMS)

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship required

Leadership

Analytical skills

Business communication skills

Distributed teams

Optical/Radar sensing knowledge

Program management knowledge

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WESTFORD-WFD7 ~ 7 Technology Park Dr ~ BLDG 7

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.

Raytheon-Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) is seeking a Program Management Manager to support a program area within the Global ISR Sensors & Software business unit. The Program Manager will lead the execution of airborne EO/IR sensor programs across the product lifecycle from development through sustainment.

What You Will Do:

• Manage all aspects of program cost, schedule, and technical execution to drive predictable performance and meet customer deliverables
• Lead a multi-disciplined team of engineering, supply chain, logistics, and other functional professionals in a matrix environment
• Perform risk and opportunity (R&O) management, to include program revenue and profit recognition, to minimize risk to the organization
• Be accountable for profit and loss on assigned projects; support Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and financial metric reviews
• Develop and review cost proposals and conduct management reviews for approval
• Regularly interface with internal partners across the Raytheon/RTX enterprise and external suppliers/customers
• Expect to travel domestically up to 10% of the time

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Preferred domain knowledge in optical, radar, or other sensing systems for aerospace/defense applications.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and technical aptitude with polished business communication skills.
• Proven leadership capability and effective collaboration across organizational levels, with strong written and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Estimate at Completes (EACs), and/or Integrated Master Plan or Schedule (IMP/IMS)
• Proven experience with geographically and multidisciplined teams
• Experience developing and reviewing basis of estimates
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with program processes, financial planning and execution, EACs, EVM, and key metrics (Bookings, Sales, Earnings & Cash).
• Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interacts with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite of programs to include Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, advanced formulas), Project, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

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, Safety, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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 is an ONSITE role, located in Westford, MA. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.