Program Operations Manager - Javelin - Tucson, AZ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Operation Manager for the Javelin Program in Tucson, responsible for leading Manufacturing Operations and interfacing with Raytheon Program Office, factories, and customers. The role includes cost and schedule ownership, coordinating across factories, and guiding proposals and transition-to-production activities.

The position requires a strong operations background, 10+ years experience (or 7+ with advanced degree), and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree with 7+ years preferred.
• Experience with MRP systems such as SAP, PRISM or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Own the Operations EAC and budget scope including EVM processes.
• Lead a team of people through direct and matrixed environments.
• Communicate across programs to resolve schedule and cost conflicts.
• Define operational schedules, priorities, and goals for each factory and key suppliers.
• Support proposal development with cost and schedule insights.
• Coordinate and develop operations gate reviews and transitions to production.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

PRISM

MRP systems

Production Control

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10 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

About RTX

At RTX, the world 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.

Job Overview

The Javelin Program has an immediate need for a Program Operation Manager. 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 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 activities. In addition, this role will directly interface with the Operations & 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 support in Tucson with occasional travel to a remote factory and possibly supplier sites.

What You Will Do

• Own the Operations EAC and budget scope including execution of full contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) processes.
• Lead a team of people through direct and matrixed environments.
• 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 achieve a successful Transition to Production, primary focus on the RLPM Production Readiness Gate D (former IPDS Production Readiness Review Gate 10).
• 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.
• Travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.

Qualifications – Required

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience with MRP systems such as SAP, PRISM or equivalent.
• 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.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Prior experience with factory Test Equipment development and prove-in processes.
• Strong business finance acumen.
• PRISM MBOM and Production Control experience.
• Industry 4.0, Lean Manufacturing, and factory automation experience.
• Experience with Proposal and Basis of Estimate development in a DoD environment.

What We Offer

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Additional Information

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. 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. 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.

Company Details

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.

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