Senior Program Operations Manager

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in the United States is seeking a Program Operations Manager (POM) for the Ground Based Radar Digitization program. The role oversees manufacturing strategy, BOM accuracy, and execution across factories to meet cost, schedule and technical targets.

Security clearance must be obtainable and citizenship is required. The position requires leadership, front-end business activity drive, and coordination with program teams to ensure On-Time Delivery and successful risk mitigation in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Program/Project Management with shop floor execution and resource planning systems.
• Experience with financials, budgets, risk & opportunity management, and EACs.

Responsibilities

• Shape, develop and execute strategies for product line to meet cost, quality and schedule goals.
• Drive capital strategy and manufacturing strategy (make/buy/where).
• Establish accurate BOM and executable build plan with program and factory teams.
• Create and manage executable manufacturing plan and address operation risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate gate reviews and implement strategies from early reviews into production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Own On-Time Delivery and develop recovery strategies as needed.
• Present program status to Monthly Management Reviews and stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and development for team members.

Skills

Earned Value Certification

Cross-functional Leadership

Risk & Opportunity Management

Cost & Schedule Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Program Operations Manager (POM) who will be accountable for all operations associated within the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) Program. This position will partner with a cross-functional program team and the applicable manufacturing sites (factories) to develop and execute a manufacturing strategy that supports business objectives and drives cost, schedule, and technical performance.

What You Will Do

• Partner with program and business leadership to shape, develop and execute the strategies and objectives of the product line to achieve the cost, quality and schedule goals.
• Drive front end of the business activities including capital strategy & execution and manufacturing strategy (make/buy/where).
• Work with program and factory teams to establish accurate Bill of Material (BOM) and executable build plan.
• Establish an executable manufacturing plan and manage operations specific risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate & develop operations requirements for all gate reviews & execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to drive cost, schedule, technical performance.
• Own program On Time Delivery and development of recovery strategies as required.
• Interface daily with factory and program management to communicate operations status, issues/help needed, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare & present information for Monthly Management Reviews, summarizing program status & any on-going production issues.
• Maintain collaborative and responsive relationships within the product line and with functional support organizations.
• Support proposal activities including Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation and ensure costs & challenges are understood by operations/factory leadership.
• Provide functional oversight and professional development for team members.
• Work in fast-paced environment and with minimal direct supervision.
• Effectively present to audiences at all levels including executive communication.
• Build and lead cross functional teams/projects (i.e. operations, engineering, quality, supply chain).
• Have Earned Value Certification or equivalent or obtain within six months of hire.

Qualifications

You Must Have Minimum 10 years of experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Program / Project Management Experience with manufacturing / shop floor execution and resource planning systems Financial/budgets and/or risk & opportunity management / experience with EACs.

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 experience.

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.

Qualifications We Prefer

Knowledge of manufacturing processes across product life cycle Experience with Make/Buy/Where process, Capital Planning, Cost Reduction Strategy, Gate Reviews & Constraints Management Proposal experience with knowledge of cost estimating and TINA proposal process.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

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.