Program Operations Lead – DoD Manufacturing (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Operation Manager for the Javelin Program in Tucson, responsible for leading Manufacturing Operations and interfacing with Raytheon Program Office, factories, and customers. The role includes cost and schedule ownership, coordinating across factories, and guiding proposals and transition-to-production activities.

The position requires a strong operations background, 10+ years experience (or 7+ with advanced degree), and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree with 7+ years preferred.
• Experience with MRP systems such as SAP, PRISM or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Own the Operations EAC and budget scope including EVM processes.
• Lead a team of people through direct and matrixed environments.
• Communicate across programs to resolve schedule and cost conflicts.
• Define operational schedules, priorities, and goals for each factory and key suppliers.
• Support proposal development with cost and schedule insights.
• Coordinate and develop operations gate reviews and transitions to production.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

PRISM

MRP systems

Production Control

Job description

RTX is seeking a Program Operation Manager for the Javelin Program in Tucson, responsible for leading Manufacturing Operations and interfacing with Raytheon Program Office, factories, and customers. The role includes cost and schedule ownership, coordinating across factories, and guiding proposals and transition-to-production activities.

The position requires a strong operations background, 10+ years experience (or 7+ with advanced degree), and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.