Senior Manager, Project Management - ACP Business Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX's Advanced Common Products Portfolio in Tucson, AZ seeks a Senior Manager, Project Management to drive program execution across multiple product lines. You will partner with ACP leadership, manage portfolio cadence, and lead strategic initiatives to deliver on schedule and budget.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, preparing weekly metrics, and driving continuous improvement through CORE methodologies and AI/tools where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years.
• Experience in program, project, or business management across cross‑functional teams.
• Experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Experience utilizing CORE methodologies and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive program execution and manage the portfolio operating cadence.
• Develop and deliver portfolio-level communications and executive messaging.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate ACP Portfolio events and reviews.
• Track and close program action items with accountability and follow-through.
• Prepare weekly performance metrics and assess variances with risk recovery plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem solving to remove barriers and hit milestones.
• Maintain and improve Control Tower Metrics for portfolio visibility.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency.
• Prepare and monitor RLPM gates and NPI activities.
• Build partnerships with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality.
• Travel as required (up to 25%).

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

PRISM

Job description

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Advanced Common Products (ACP) Portfolio is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Management to join our team onsite at the East Hermans Road, Building 801 facility in Tucson, Arizona. Reporting to the ACP Portfolio Production Director, this role partners closely with program leadership, integrated program managers, and cross-functional teams to drive program execution, operational excellence, and business outcomes. As a key member of the organization, you will lead program management rhythms, facilitate effective communication across stakeholders, and ensure alignment with portfolio priorities and strategic objectives. This position plays a critical role in enabling execution excellence, enhancing collaboration, and driving successful delivery across multiple product lines and initiatives.

Will You Will Do:

• Partner with the ACP Leadership Team to drive program execution, manage the portfolio operating cadence, and lead special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and deliver portfolio-level communications and executive messaging for the Naval Power Leadership Team.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate key ACP Portfolio events and reviews, including monthly program reviews, all-hands meetings, onboarding sessions, staffing reviews, and daily operational status meetings.
• Track, manage, and drive closure of program action items, ensuring timely resolution, accountability, and effective follow-through.
• Prepare, analyze, and present weekly performance metrics, collaborating with metric owners to assess variances, identify risks, and develop recovery plans as needed.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and problem‑solving discussions to develop strategies, remove barriers, and achieve critical program milestones.
• Coordinate the maintenance, reporting, and continuous improvement of Control Tower Metrics to support portfolio visibility and decision‑making.
• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools to improve operational efficiency, enhance team effectiveness, and drive process improvements.
• Prepare, update, and monitor RLPM gate reviews and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives and execution timelines.
• Build strong partnerships with key functional organizations, including Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality, to support successful program execution.
• Support the identification, assessment, and management of program risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with financial objectives, contractual commitments, and business priorities.
• Travel as required (up to 25%).

What You Will Learn:

Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience
• Experience in program, project, or business management
• Experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience supporting, owning, and driving program execution activities to achieve operational and business objectives
• Experience utilizing CORE methodologies, participating in CORE control rooms, and applying CORE processes to drive continuous improvement and execution excellence
• Experience scheduling, operating, and maintaining secure classified telecommunications systems, including video and voice communications
• Experience working with operational systems and tools such as PRISM
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive alignment, solve complex challenges, and achieve program objectives

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.

Relocation – NOT AVAILABLE

Location: Tucson, AZ

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 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.

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.