Program Operations Manager, DoD Manufacturing

globalhr; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX in Tucson seeks a seasoned Program Operations Manager to lead Manufacturing Operations, interfacing with Raytheon Program Office, factories, and customers. You will own cost and schedule execution across operations, manage gate reviews, and guide transition to production.

The role requires DoD project leadership, DoD BOE experience, and active U.S. security clearance. On-site in Tucson with some travel and a broad benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience, or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years of relevant work.
• Experience leading technical or manufacturing teams in a DoD environment is preferred.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Own the Operations Estimate at Complete (EAC) and budget scope, including Earned Value Management processes.
• Communicate across programs to identify, assess, and resolve schedule and cost conflicts.
• Define operational schedules, priorities, and goals for each factory and key suppliers.
• Lead proposal development, ensuring costs and schedule are understood by Operations and Customers.
• Coordinate and develop operations gate reviews and drive Production Readiness efforts.
• Lead, influence, and ensure quality of Manufacturing Operations deliverables and startup execution.
• Develop and budget the NPI framework with Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Support strategic Program/Operations planning for current and future production.
• Contribute to OPSEC plans and security strategies affecting hardware deliveries.
• Partner with Program Managers in contract shaping and execution.
• Travel domestically and between facilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Program management

DoD/EVM knowledge

Communication

Education

University degree or advanced degree

Tools

EVM

BOE development

PRISM MBOM

Job description

RTX in Tucson seeks a seasoned Program Operations Manager to lead Manufacturing Operations, interfacing with Raytheon Program Office, factories, and customers. You will own cost and schedule execution across operations, manage gate reviews, and guide transition to production.

The role requires DoD project leadership, DoD BOE experience, and active U.S. security clearance. On-site in Tucson with some travel and a broad benefits package offered.