Program Operations Manager

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) seeks a Program Operations professional to serve as the primary interface between the Program Office and Factory Leadership. The role focuses on integrating program requirements across sites, driving quality, schedules, and budget, and coordinating with Supply Chain, Engineering and other functions on complex weapon-system programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program lifecycle management, manufacturing leadership, and the ability to operate across

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent with 10+ years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years.
• At least 3 years in Manufacturing/Operations/Production environment.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government clearance required before start.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence program deliverables, accountable for factory integration and performance.
• Support strategic Program and Operations planning for development and production.
• Coordinate across Global Supply Chain, Engineering and functions to resolve conflicts.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing operations

Communication

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Earned Value Management

CAM experience

Manufacturing tools

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

This Program Operations position is the primary interface between the Program Office Integrated Program Leadership Team and the Factory Leadership Team, responsible for communicating all Program requirements to the Strategic Make Centers (SMCs) and manufacturing sites. This Individual will collaborate with Program Management and be the liaison to the SMCs ensuring that all program needs are integrated and supported to meet program commitments. Results will be accomplished through leading, influencing and briefing across all levels of the organization, including internal and external customers.

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities for a technically complex, high dollar value weapon system spanning multiple contracts. Requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas, closed areas, and requires full time on plant site support. The ideal candidate will possess the experience necessary to provide operations leadership across the program lifecycle including proposals, development, production, and sustainment activities. The preferred candidate must be capable of travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess experience across the program lifecycle including proposals, engineering and manufacturing development, and initial production along with planning for future sustainment activities.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, collaborate and influence driving quality and performance for program deliverables, accountable for factory integration, consolidated program performance, and unique program requirements flow down.
• Participate in strategic Program and Operations planning for current development and production efforts.
• Communicate across multiple program efforts, to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve any conflicts within Program Operations.
• Manage coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and other functional areas.
• Ownership of Program Operation's Estimate at Completion (EAC's) and budget.
• Define clear operational schedules, priorities and goals for each Strategic Make Center.
• Prepare and present information for Gate reviews, Weekly and/or Monthly Management Reviews, summarizing program status and any on-going production issues.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience working within a Manufacturing, Operations, and/or Production environment
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Earned Value Management System Certified with CAM experience in support of fixed price and/or cost-plus contract types
• Capital Planning, Cost Reduction Strategy and/or Constraints Management experience
• Understanding of manufacturing tool sets from integration through delivery of product (DD250)
• Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing manufacturing plans and maintaining schedule in cross-functional, matrixed environment

There is NO relocation assistance for this role

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/d