Program Operations Manager (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Largo (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

RTX in Largo, FL is seeking an experienced PMO leader to drive manufacturing strategy and execution for programs in development. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop cost estimates, and manage readiness activities to ensure on-time production transitions. Security clearance is required.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and supply chain to optimize producibility and affordability in a DoD context, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations and product development with a track record of transitioning to production.
• Experience developing proposals and Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate execution of ongoing programs as liaison between PMO and support organizations.
• Develop planning artifacts for manufacturing strategy, proposals, and cost baselines.
• Drive risk identification, mitigation, and reporting for new products.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain to ensure requirements flow down and readiness.
• Lead gate reviews, production readiness, and manufacturing readiness activities.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Program Management

Proposals / BOE

Scheduling & Planning

Risk Management

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP/PRISM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

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 RTX, the world's 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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position will directly support a Program Management Office (PMO) in leading manufacturing strategy for programs in development. This role is responsible for making and driving decisions for Manufacturing Strategy, Planning and Execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing and / or Product Development Operations in the defense industry and must have experience leading New Product Introduction activities. The Candidate will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically diverse portfolio of complex products.

This is an onsite role in Largo, FL.

What you will do:

• Oversee and coordinate the execution aspects of ongoing projects and services as liaison between program management team and support functional organizations.
• General Management and/or Creation of artifacts for Manufacturing strategy planning, Proposals, early Gates Reviews, Financials, Infrastructure/Capital Projects, Appropriation Requests (ARs), etc.
• Develop / Manage Operations content in Proposals (Recurring and non recurring Basis of Estimate) and Program EACs.
• Identify, monitor, and report on Program risks and opportunities and support Program Risk Review Board for new products.
• Engagement in Product Development, Producibility, Testability and how/where to "Make" Product.
• Kickoff Operations Program planning at Gate 5 for new Programs and assure manufacturing readiness
• Engage with engineering and supply chain on requirements flow down for Operations and Supply Chain partners.
• Engage in Program Test and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (TRR/MRR) and ensure alignment to manufacturing plan and support of factory requirements. Support creation / execution of hardware maturation plans.
• Ability to work with Engineering and Influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through Design for Manufacturing & Cost workshops, producibility/affordability studies, Transition To Production (TTP) planning and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) implementation.
• Report on Program Contract On-Time Delivery (OTD) Performance for both CMC and non-CMC products.
• Support Gate 11 activities at close of Development/EDM /Production contracts.
• Travel will be required (10 - 20%)

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 and product development, with a proven track record of transitioning products from development to production, including Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments.
• Proven Experience developing proposals and Basis of Estimate.
• Develop Program schedule to ensure alignment to Program contract.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Master's in Engineering or Business Administration
• Proven Experience in Change Management and handling ambiguity.
• Earned Value Management Certification
• Engineering and/or Manufacturing Operations leadership inclusive of New Product Introduction
• Six Sigma Qualified or equivalent
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Program Leadership or Material Program Management Certification
• Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disabil