Program Operations Manager

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Program Operations Manager to lead the Manufacturing Operations organization through development to LRIP. You will own cost and schedule execution, interface with Program Office, factories, and customers, and drive readiness gates and production transitions.

The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance, strong leadership, and experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing. Onsite work with occasional travel to remote sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or advanced degree with relevant experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing or defense environments.
• Experience with DoD contracts and EVM for cost/schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Own the Operations EAC and budget scope and manage EVM processes.
• Collaborate across programs to resolve schedule and cost conflicts.
• Define operational schedules and priorities for factories and suppliers.
• Lead proposal development and ensure cost/schedule clarity for leadership and customers.
• Coordinate gate reviews and drive transitions to production for RLPM readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Supply chain coordination

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

NPI framework

Cost/schedule tracking tools

DoD contracting processes

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-07-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

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 and manufacturing 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 is looking for a Program Operations Manager for a competitive program moving from concept to development to LRIP in the near future.

This position requires a highly skilled and competent operations leader with an understanding of program execution and leadership skills to engage across all functional organizations. This role will serve the primary interface between the Raytheon Program Office, Raytheon factories, and Customers responsible for communicating all Program manufacturing requirements and owning cost and schedule execution. Results will be accomplished through leading, influencing, and frequent briefing across all levels of the organization including internal leaders and external customers.

This role will lead the Manufacturing Operations organization which might include Manufacturing Development Engineers for Assembly and Test, Supplier Engineers, Manufacturing Sim & Capacity Modeling SMEs, and Production Control. This role also owns cost and schedule responsibility for all Operations NRE activities associated with production activities during the development phase. In addition, this role will directly interface with the Supply Chain Lead and partners closely with Test Equipment Engineering along with Quality and Contracts leadership to ensure compliant deliverables that meet all Customer contract and mission requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated skills across the program lifecycle including proposals, engineering and manufacturing development, and initial production along with planning for future sustainment activities. This position involves direct guidance and/or support to manufacturing activities and requires focused effort within or around several factory areas.

This job requires full-time onsite closed area support in Tucson with occasional travel to remote factory and supplier sites. The preferred candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week, travel domestically, and move between buildings and local facilities.

What You Will Do:

• Own the Operations EAC and budget scope including execution of full contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) processes
• Communicate across programs sharing same-factory resources to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve schedule and/or cost conflicts
• Define clear operational schedules, priorities, and goals for each factory and key suppliers via Supply Chain partners
• Serve as the Manufacturing Operations lead for proposal development, ensuring costs and schedule challenges are understood by Operations leadership, Program leadership, and Customers
• Coordinate and develop operations gate reviews and execute proposed strategies to march toward a successful Transition to Production, primary focus on the RLPM Production Readiness Gates.
• Lead, collaborate, and influence quality and performance of Manufacturing Operations program deliverables, accountable for factory startup execution including manufacturing facilities, tooling, assembly & test planning, and factory test equipment.
• Develop, scope, and budget for Raytheon’s New Product Introduction (NPI) framework alongside Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Participate in strategic Program/Operations planning for current development and future production.
• Support Operational Security (OPSEC) plan(s) execution and influence future security strategies affecting hardware deliveries.
• Partner with Program Managers in strategic contract shaping & execution.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten (10) years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations in aerospace or defense environments, including factory startup planning, tooling, and production test equipment development.
• Active and transferable Secret clearance level required at time of application. 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 prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with manufacturing development processes, including New Product Introduction (NPI) frameworks and transition to production.
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) for cost and schedule execution, including the ability to develop and manage Operations EAC and budget scope effectively.
• Experience with Proposal and Basis of Estimate development in a DoD environment.
• Industry 4.0, Lean Manufacturing, and factory automation experience.
• Experience with make/buy/where decision-making processes and collaboration with Supply Chain to ensure timely hardware availability to meet production requirements.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

Security Clearance: 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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