Program Operations Manager - JSOW

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Not Relocation Eligible

Descripción de la vacante

RTX is seeking a Program Operations Manager in Tucson to drive quality, cost, schedule, and production performance for critical program deliverables. You will be the primary operations interface across stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of manufacturing requirements.

You will lead cross-functional teams, own the EAC and budget, and influence strategic planning for current production and future development efforts, all while maintaining active security clearance requirements.

Formación

• Experience in manufacturing operations, including factory integration and production processes.
• Familiarity with MRP systems such as SAP and cost/schedule control.
• Active and transferable Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value programs across lifecycles.

Responsabilidades

• Lead manufacturing operations deliverables aligned with program requirements and goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve cost, schedule, or production conflicts.
• Define operational schedules and priorities for Strategic Make Centers.
• Serve as operations contact for proposals, ensuring clear cost/challenge communication.
• Coordinate and develop operations requirements for gate reviews and future production.
• Own the program's EAC and budget, including forecasting and corrective actions.
• Present program status and production updates at Monthly Management Reviews.
• Support OPSEC plans and influence future security strategies.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing operations

Factory integration

Production processes

MRP SAP

Cost & schedule

Security clearance

Educación

University Degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted:

2026-11-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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.

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.

As a Program Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving quality, cost, schedule, and production performance for critical program deliverables. You will serve as the primary operations interface across multiple stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration and execution of manufacturing requirements. Your contributions will directly impact factory integration, program performance, and operational strategies for current production and future development efforts.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and influence the execution of manufacturing operations deliverables, ensuring alignment with program requirements and performance goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and resolve conflicts impacting cost, schedule, or production commitments.
• Define operational schedules, priorities, and goals for Strategic Make Centers, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Serve as the operations point of contact for proposal development, ensuring costs and challenges are understood by leadership and factory teams.
• Coordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews, implementing approved strategies for future production.
• Own the program's Operations Estimate at Completion (EAC) and budget, including forecasting and corrective actions.
• Prepare and present program status and production issue updates during Monthly Management Reviews.
• Support the execution of Operational Security (OPSEC) plans and influence future security strategies.
• Participate in strategic program and operations planning for current production and future development efforts.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience in manufacturing operations, including factory integration and production processes.
• Experience with material resource planning (MRP) systems such as SAP.
• Experience managing cost and schedule for complex, high-value programs.
• Active and transferable Top 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:

• Experience with capital planning, cost-reduction strategies, and constraints management.
• Experience transitioning manufacturing programs from development to production, including use of tools such as DD250.
• Experience with Make/Buy/Where processes and gate reviews.
• Experience supporting proposals, estimating, and developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Experience with risk and opportunity management in manufacturing operations.

What We Offer

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

• Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available

Clearance Information:

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/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Please consider the following role type definition 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.