Program Operations Manager

Prattwhitney; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Operations Manager to serve as the critical interface between Operations and the Integrated Program Leadership Team, ensuring alignment on priorities and delivery for sustainment contracts at the Forest CMC Factory.

You will lead cross-functional coordination, manage schedule and cost performance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement in factory processes, while supporting urgent manufacturing needs and ensuring compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

• University degree or advanced degree with minimum 5 years relevant experience (or advanced degree with 3+ years)
• Experience in manufacturing, operations or a related technical field
• Sustainment/depot operations experience in a factory environment preferred
• Earned Value Manager certification preferred
• Experience in a fast-paced technical or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between factory operations and the program leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables
• Communicate schedule and cost performance for Operations deliverables, ensuring contractual requirements are met
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to eliminate barriers and address challenges with urgency
• Support the execution of sustainment operations by collaborating with factory leaders and program counterparts
• Advocate for factory needs within the program and ensure program requirements are effectively communicated to the factory
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure on-time delivery of contractual obligations
• Provide leadership in the use of manufacturing dashboards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in sustainment factory processes

Skills

Operations experience

Program leadership

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree or advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-MS-FOREST-430 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 430 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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure 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. The Program Operations Manager serves as the critical interface between Operations and the Integrated Program Leadership Team, ensuring seamless communication and execution of program objectives. This role is pivotal in supporting sustainment contract activities within the Forest CMC Factory and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve cost, schedule, and performance goals.

What You Will Do:

• Act as the primary liaison between the factory operations team and the program leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
• Communicate schedule and cost performance for Operations deliverables, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to eliminate barriers and address challenges with urgency.
• Support the execution of sustainment operations by collaborating with factory leaders and program counterparts.
• Advocate for factory needs within the program and ensure program requirements are effectively communicated to the factory.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure on-time delivery of contractual obligations.
• Provide leadership in the use of manufacturing dashboards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in sustainment factory processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, or a related technical field.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with sustainment or depot operations in a factory environment.
• Experience with manufacturing processes specific to the Forest factory.
• Earned Value Manager certification.
• Experience in a fast-paced technical or manufacturing environment

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. There is no relocation assistance for this role Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.