Senior Program Manager

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead execution across a portfolio of Air Force development programs, including radar development and processor initiatives. You will supervise cost, schedule, and technical performance with disciplined program management across multiple teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) and 10+ years of relevant experience, with the ability to obtain a Secret U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, or advanced degree with 7+ years experience.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical execution using EVMS or similar tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and programs.
• Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. government clearance after start.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution across major Air Force development programs and related efforts.
• Oversee procurement, manufacturing, integration, and testing for development units.
• Lead proposal development, strategy, and negotiations for new and follow-on work.
• Direct cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Contracts.
• Maintain proactive communication with U.S. Air Force, DoD customers, primes, and stakeholders.
• Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance using established processes.

Skills

EVMS

CAM (Control Account Manager)

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Cost & schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Position Overview

Date Posted: 2026-09-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after 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. 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. Raytheon is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead execution across a portfolio of Air Force development programs, including radar development and processor initiatives. This role is responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance; disciplined execution; cross-functional integration; and proactive customer engagement. The Senior Program Manager will support program growth, lead major proposal efforts, and ensure delivery of critical capabilities to U.S. Air Force and DoD customers.

What You Will Do

Portfolio Leadership

• Lead execution across major Air Force Development programs, including engineering development, processor initiatives, and production and sustainment efforts.
• Drive alignment, coordination, and execution excellence across interconnected program areas within the AF Development portfolio.

Program Management & Execution

• Lead procurement, manufacturing, integration, and testing for engineering development units and related deliverables.
• Serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with responsibility for program planning, baseline management, and earned value performance.
• Manage development activities for advanced processor hardware, ensuring alignment with broader radar and sensing program needs.
• Oversee production and sustainment activities, ensuring on-time delivery for multiple internal and external customers.

Proposal Leadership

• Lead proposal development, strategy, and negotiations for new and follow‑on efforts, including major development, production, and sustainment proposals.
• Support long‑term program growth and alignment with customer and enterprise priorities.

Cross‑Functional Team Leadership

• Direct cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Contracts, Mission Assurance, and related functions.
• Drive risk and opportunity management to maintain program baselines and identify areas for strategic acceleration.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain proactive communication with U.S. Air Force, DoD customers, government representatives, prime contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Rapidly identify and remove barriers to program execution; ensure alignment with customer needs and commitments.

Program Controls & Execution Discipline

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance using EVMS, IMP/IMS, and established Raytheon program management processes.
• Ensure consistent, disciplined program execution across all assigned development, production, and sustainment activities.

Qualifications

• You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical execution using EVMS and/or similar tools
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance and program access after start

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program Management Level 4 or 5 Certification (or equivalent), or ability to obtain with one year
• Experience leading complex development and first‑time build efforts
• Experience leading major proposal and negotiation activities
• Experience working with U.S. Air Force, DoD customers, primes, or FMS partners
• Demonstrated competencies in strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, innovation, customer focus, and results orientation

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 is not available for this position.

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

Location Info

El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.