Program Operations Manager - Tucson, AZ

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

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations leader to own the EAC, budget scope, and full Earned Value Management processes for complex defense programs. You will serve as the manufacturing operations lead for proposal development, ensuring costs and schedules are understood by Operations leadership, Program leadership, and customers.

You will coordinate gate reviews for Transition to Production, drive factory startup, tooling, and test planning, and develop NPI budgets with

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 10+ years relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required; U.S. citizenship is required
• Experience with proposal development and BOE in a DoD environment

Responsibilities

• Own the Operations Estimate at Complete (EAC) and budget scope with EVM execution
• Lead factory startup, tooling, assembly & test planning, and production readiness
• Coordinate and develop operations gate reviews and drive transitions to production

Skills

Leadership

Proposal BOE

Security clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree or advanced degree

Tools

PRISM MBOM

Production Control

Job description

What You Will Do

• Own the Operations Estimate at Complete (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 achieve a successful Transition to Production, primary focus on the Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (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 You Must Have

• Typically requires: 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.
• Previous leadership position in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Proposal and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development in a DoD environment.
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience with factory Test Equipment development, prove-in processes and PRISM MBOM and Production Control experience.
• Extensive experience building strong cross-functional teams with strong business finance acumen.
• Industry 4.0, Lean Manufacturing, and factory automation experience.
• Make/Buy/Where experience and close collaboration with Supply Chain processes to ensure hardware availability ahead of need.
• Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) Gate Review processes.

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. 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.

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

This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

We Are RTX 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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