Program Operations Lead, Manufacturing & EVM

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Operation Manager for onsite work in Tucson, AZ. You will lead manufacturing operations across multiple facilities, manage cost/schedule execution, and partner with Raytheon teams and customers to ensure compliant, on-time deliverables for defense programs.

The role requires a strong background in program lifecycle management, ERP systems, and collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and contracts staff. Expect occasional travel and security clearance requirements.

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.
• ERP Systems experience such as SAP, PRISM, Kinaxis or equiv.

Responsibilities

• Own the Operations Estimate at Complete (EAC) and budget scope including execution of EVM processes.
• Communicate across programs sharing same-factory resources to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve schedule and/or cost conflicts.
• Define clear operational schedules, priorities, and goals for each factory and key suppliers via Supply Chain partners.
• Serve as the Manufacturing Operations lead for proposal development, ensuring costs and schedule challenges are understood by Operations leadership, Program leadership, and Customers.
• Coordinate and develop operations gate reviews and execute proposed strategies to achieve a successful Transition to Production, primary focus on RLPM Production Readiness Gate D.
• Lead, collaborate, and influence quality and performance of Manufacturing Operations program deliverables, accountable for factory startup execution including manufacturing facilities, tooling, assembly & test planning, and factory test equipment.
• Develop, scope, and budget for Raytheon’s New Product Introduction (NPI) framework alongside Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Participate in strategic Program/Operations planning for current development and future production.
• Support Operational Security (OPSEC) plan(s) execution and influence future security strategies affecting hardware deliveries.
• Partner with Program Managers in strategic contract shaping & execution.
• Travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.

Skills

ERP Systems

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

PRISM

Job description

RTX is seeking a Program Operation Manager for onsite work in Tucson, AZ. You will lead manufacturing operations across multiple facilities, manage cost/schedule execution, and partner with Raytheon teams and customers to ensure compliant, on-time deliverables for defense programs.

The role requires a strong background in program lifecycle management, ERP systems, and collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and contracts staff. Expect occasional travel and security clearance requirements.