Senior Program Manager

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation not offered

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee a production program in McKinney, TX. You will manage budgets, schedules, and technical performance while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The role requires a transferable Secret clearance, 10+ years in program management, and a proven record in leading cross-functional teams. onsite work with travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• 10+ years in program or capture management roles.
• Experience managing cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and programs.

Responsibilities

• Define program tasking, milestones, and monitor budgets and schedules.
• Lead profit and loss, AOP, and EACs for the production program.
• Champion program management best practices for production.
• Coordinate interactions between customers and other parties.
• Set priorities, resolve conflicts, and conduct major reviews with the customer.
• Support proposals and on-contract growth opportunities.
• Manage changes from ECPs and interface with stakeholders.
• Travel up to 20% for domestic customer engagements.

Skills

Program management

Proposal development

Cost/schedule/technical performance

Leadership & communication

Cross-functional leadership

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

EVMS

IMP

IMS

Risk & Opportunity Management

Scope Board

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-09-08

Country: United States of America

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: Secret - Current

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. 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 - Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to manage a production program reporting through the Electro-Optic Infrared (EOIR) Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU). This is an EMD program transitioning to production. This position will report to the lead Program Manager. This role is onsite located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Define program tasking/milestones and monitor adherence to program budgets, plans, cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Manage profit and loss, AOP development and execution, and program Estimate at Completions (EACs)
• Lead by example and champion program management best practices for production
• Coordinate and align interactions, dependencies, and transactions between customers and other performing parties
• Set program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, implement gates and major reviews with the customer
• Support proposal activities in support of on-contract growth and adjacent opportunities supporting the portfolio
• Change management, proposing and executing constructive changes resulting from ECPs
• Interface with stakeholders and government customers
• Travel up to 20%, to participate in domestic business engagements with customers, partners, and teammates

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
• Program management or capture management experience
• Experience in capturing new business/program(s) or preparing proposals
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to, any combination of the following: Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, and/or administrative functions
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program Management Level 4 Certification or ability to obtain within one year
• STEM degree
• Demonstrated experience working with program management best practices; to include early capture milestones (strategy, bid approval, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience of leadership competencies, especially influential communications, strategic thinking, cultivating innovation, collaboration, developing talent, customer focus, and driving results
• Effective interpersonal skills especially in team building and customer relationships
• Excellent communication, written, and presentation skills
• Strong business acumen to proactively identify and resolve problems, quickly and efficiently

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 for this position

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.

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.