Program Operations Manager

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package above market

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX’s Multi-Function RF Systems (MFRFS) group seeks a Program Operations Manager in McKinney, TX to lead early development program operations, coordinating with PM, engineering and manufacturing to meet cost, schedule and quality goals.

Candidates should have a university degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; U.S. citizenship is required for access to program information. Travel up to 5% and onsite work may be required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program and/or project management.
• Experience with an MRP system and production planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program teams including factory operations to ensure cost, schedule and performance.
• Support proposal activities for production, sustainment and development.
• Coordinate material procurement and supplier management including make/buy decisions, staffing, and EAC development.

Skills

Program management

Operations management

Manufacturing

Engineering

Quality

MRP systems

Production planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP system

Production planning tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WB ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING B BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

This opportunity is for a Program Operations Manager (POM) role within Multi-Function RF Systems (MFRFS) Product Line in the Land and Aird Defense Systems (LADS) Business Unit supporting Advanced Development, Combat Solutions, and Warfighter Support. This position requires a highly skilled and competent program operations leader with advanced program start up and leadership skills to fully engage all functional organizations. This individual is responsible for operations execution of early development program phases of MFRFS/KuRFS products and programs. This position partners closely with Program Management, Customers, and other supporting functions to shape, develop and execute the strategies of the product line to achieve the cost, quality, and schedule goals. This position is accountable for defining operations strategy, driving successful transition to production, providing operations proposal support, and developing and approving EACs. In this role, you will have exposure to LADS broad manufacturing footprint, operations strategy, and engineering technology developments, which provides opportunities to create solutions on critical business needs.

What You Will Do

Responsible for the collaboration and planning among the program teams, which include the factory operations performers to ensure cost, schedule, and performance. Provide management and coordination in support of the proposal activities associated with production, sustainment, and development. Coordination of material procurement and supplier management to include make/buy/where decisions, operations strategy, assembly, testing, trouble shooting, root cause investigations, proposal support, EAC development and ensuring appropriate staffing. Accountable for program/business area On-Time Delivery performance. Travel to other Raytheon locations as needed (up to 5%).

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, Engineering, Quality, Program and/or project management. Experience with an MRP system and production planning tools. Experience working in an undefined development environment where processes and procedures may not always exist. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Excellent oral and written communications skills, team building, change management and team leadership experience and able to work with minimum direct supervision. Knowledge of transition to manufacturing planning/scheduling concepts. Direct related experience in operations, project engineering or project management on development and production programs with prior leadership skills in a team-based manufacturing environment. Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting to leadership & negotiation skills. Ability to effectively persuade and influence through positive communications with stakeholders, team members, customers, and program management. Broad knowledge of business systems, engineering, manufacturing, and financial systems. Problem solving experience, Leadership experience, and ability to interface across all functions.

Role Type Definition

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.

What We Offer

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

Privacy 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.

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.