RAM Program Director - Aerospace & Defense Leader (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Tucson, AZ seeks a RAM Program Director to lead the RAM program across US Navy and international contracts. This onsite role requires coordinating with US and German partners, driving strategic growth, and ensuring on-time deliveries while expanding capacity.

Responsibilities include executive leadership, risk management, and deep collaboration across functions to meet AOP commitments and grow the RAM portfolio. Domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years' experience
• Prior experience in program management with a history of leading large, complex US government and international programs.
• Prior experience with financials to include AOP development and execution as well as strong rigor around Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Prior leadership experience in production environments with direct responsibility for P&L. Proven ability to drive large-scale program growth.
• Prior experience developing program-staffing requirements.
• Prior experience and success creating and maintaining strong relationships with domestic and international customers

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Drive the overall strategic direction of the RAM program, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Execution Excellence: Lead the flawless execution of production efforts, meeting or exceeding all contract deliverables, performance metrics, and customer expectations.
• Enterprise Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders across supply chain, operations, engineering, contracts, and finance to deliver on AOP commitments and margin expansion.
• Customer Engagement: Interface with multiple US and German government and industry counterparts as well as US and foreign suppliers and partners, fostering trust and ensuring alignment on program objectives.
• Program Growth: Develop and execute growth strategies for domestic, international, and internal opportunities, ensuring the long-term success of the RAM portfolio.
• Financial Accountability: Oversee P&L responsibilities, AOP and financial metrics across the RAM program
• Risk Management: Lead risk identification and mitigation to ensure program stability and success.
• Mentorship and Team Development: Develop a team of high potential future leaders within the organization.
• Ability to travel Domestically and Internationally.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Execution Excellence

Enterprise Collaboration

Customer Engagement

Program Growth

Financial Accountability

Risk Management

Mentorship and Team Development

Willingness to Travel

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Advanced Degree

Job description

RTX (Raytheon) in Tucson, AZ seeks a RAM Program Director to lead the RAM program across US Navy and international contracts. This onsite role requires coordinating with US and German partners, driving strategic growth, and ensuring on-time deliveries while expanding capacity.

Responsibilities include executive leadership, risk management, and deep collaboration across functions to meet AOP commitments and grow the RAM portfolio. Domestic and international travel is expected.