Program Operations Manager

RTX (Raytheon); Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Operations Manager for Goleta/El Segundo to coordinate procurement, assembly, test, and shipment of advanced RF/EW systems. You will lead the Manufacturing team, work with multiple organizations, and drive on-time hardware delivery.

The role requires driving cross-functional activities, managing budgets, and coordinating with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management. On-site in California with travel up to 10% and a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent; 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in operations, manufacturing, program management, or project engineering.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing advance planning to meet build schedules and ensure tooling and personnel readiness.
• Direct sequencing of work and delivery activities for smooth operations.
• Manage budgets and cost-account activities for labor and material.
• Coordinate manufacturing and test failure investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Guide manufacturing and production personnel in a matrixed organization.

Skills

Operations management

Budget management

Cross-functional coordination

Manufacturing experience

Earned Value Management

Program management

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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 is seeking a Program Operations Manager to coordinate procurement, assembly, test, and shipment of Advanced RF/EW systems. This position serves as the focal point for daily execution activities required to deliver engineered development hardware on schedule. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the Manufacturing team and coordinating with other manufacturing organizations within Raytheon.

This Program Operations Manager will work independently and as part of an Integrated Product Team, make decisions within defined guidelines, and operate effectively in changing conditions and team-based environments.

What You Will Do:

• Lead manufacturing advance planning to ensure paperwork, tooling, processes, and personnel are prepared to meet build schedules.


• Direct and coordinate the sequencing of work, including build and delivery activities, to ensure smooth operations and effective use of resources.


• Manage budgets and perform cost account management activities for labor and material.


• Coordinate manufacturing and test failure investigations and drive corrective actions.


• Resolve assembly, test, and procurement challenges, including manufacturing resource constraints.


• Manage and guide manufacturing and production personnel in a matrixed organization.


• Support proposals for new business and updates to existing programs.


• Communicate directly with internal and external customers through routine tag-ups and program reviews.


• Lead cross-functional teams by facilitating collaboration, removing barriers, and driving issues to resolution.


• Apply strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence outcomes, build alignment, and maintain effective working relationships across Engineering, Operations, and Program Management.


• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting continuous improvement behaviors.


• Travel up to 10%.

This position will be on-site at our Goleta, CA or El Segundo, CA locations.

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.


• Experience in operations, manufacturing, program management, or project engineering.


• Experience managing budgets and/or performing cost account management activities.


• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities in a production or engineering environment.


• Experience using ERP or production planning systems (Special Program Access preferred).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience leading project engineering or manufacturing teams, including in a matrixed organization.


• Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.


• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.


• Experience presenting to senior leaders and customers during reviews.


• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret or higher clearance level or program access after start date.

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.

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. Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available.

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