Program Operations Manager

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 157,200 - 298,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

PTO and holidays

Incentive programs

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover, Massachusetts is seeking a Program Operations Manager to lead the Ship System Integration and Sustainment portfolio onsite. You will serve as program focal for manufacturing deliverables across multiple locations and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to meet schedules.

This role requires a university degree with 12+ years of experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with manufacturing systems (PRISM, PDM, WAWF, OTDH, Power BI).

Qualifications

• University degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 10+ years.
• Proven experience leading teams across multiple disciplines and functions.
• Experience with manufacturing systems/tools (PRISM, PDM, WAWF, OTDH, Power BI).
• Experience in hardware sale process / DD250 and managing KPIs.
• EVMS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program focal for all manufacturing/hardware deliverables across multiple locations.
• Communicate production status, risks, opportunities and initiatives to customers and teams.
• Lead CORE projects to drive continuous improvement.
• Support leadership reviews (Gate, Monthly Operations, Customer, Program).
• Travel between manufacturing sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

PRISM

PDM

WAWF

OTDH

Power BI

Job description

Program Operations Manager (Ship System Integration and Sustainment)

Raytheon is seeking a Program Operations Manager to be located onsite in Andover, Massachusetts supporting the Ship System Integration and Sustainment portfolio of programs as part of the Naval Systems and Sustainment Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as program focal for all manufacturing/hardware deliverables across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Communicate production status, risks, opportunities and strategic initiatives to external and internal customers, offering solutions and implementing corrective action in a timely manner.
• Work closely with cross‑business teams and integrated program teams to achieve strategic and execution objectives for hardware deliverables.
• Support leadership reviews including Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Customer Reviews and Program Reviews.
• Develop and execute risk and opportunity management plans.
• Support proposals, developing BOEs for labor, capital requirements and defending them.
• Lead CORE projects to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead a team of Program Operations Managers in multiple locations (Andover, Chesapeake, San Diego).
• Travel between manufacturing sites as required.

Qualifications

• University degree and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 10 years of experience.
• Proven experience leading teams and resolving issues across multiple disciplines and functions.
• Experience with manufacturing systems and tools such as PRISM, PDM, WAWF, OTDH and Power BI.
• Experience in hardware sale process / DD250 and managing manufacturing KPIs.
• Ability to develop proposals and defend ToRs.
• Preferable experience with all phases of RLPM product lifecycle (Development, Production, Sustainment). EVMS certified.
• Experience leading or supporting CORE projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (subject to level and collective-bargaining agreement).
• Salary range for this role is $157,200 - $298,800 USD (represents all experience levels).

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.