Program Operations Manager

RTX (Raytheon); Highway (KY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

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 seamless communication and execution of program objectives within the Forest CMC Factory.

This onsite role focuses on sustainment contract activities, cost/schedule management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver on-time, compliant requirements while driving continuous improvement across factory processes.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison between factory operations and program leadership to align priorities and deliverables.
• Communicate schedule and cost performance for Operations deliverables, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to remove barriers and address challenges with urgency.
• Support execution of sustainment operations by collaborating with factory leaders and program counterparts.
• Advocate for factory needs within the program and ensure program requirements are 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

Manufacturing experience

Operations experience

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Advanced Degree in related field

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.

Qualification 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 upo