Sensors Strategy Senior Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior leader to join the Operations and Supply Chain Strategy Team in Andover, MA. You will translate demand signals into factory needs and shape long-term capacity growth across products, factories, and sites. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, develop ROI cases, and ensure alignment with senior leadership on strategic investments.

The role requires a University or Advanced degree with 7–10+ years of relevant experience, and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Degree preferred for related field with 7+ years of experience.
• US citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Translate future demand and capacity data into factory requirements.
• Create and implement factory and supply chain strategies with roadmaps.
• Develop and oversee a robust capital investment plan for long-term growth.
• Facilitate new product introduction into factories.
• Work within a matrixed team across locations.
• Solve problems bridging production realities to financial commitments.
• Partner on planning and process improvement and facility upgrades.
• Develop and present strategic solutions and progress reports to senior leadership.
• Assess customer needs, buying power, market demand, and factory capabilities for future needs.
• Travel 5-20%.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategy development

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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 highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Operations and Supply Chain Strategy Team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and implementing strategies to optimize operations and supply chain activities within the Sensors Portfolio. You will be responsible for partnering with factory leadership and program OSC to understand future demand signals and other leading indicators, identifying strategic projects and investment requirements for capacity growth across products, factories, and sites. As the primary integrator between program and factory operations, you will be expected to align the organizations on priorities and support for long term growth. You will also lead various cross-business and cross-functional strategic initiatives as required, serving as a key interface for Operations across factories, mission areas, and other functions and businesses. In addition, this role will also support OSC Capital planning with the project maturation, documentation and approval process. The successful candidate will leverage a network within Operations and with other subject matter experts to deliver integrated and balanced solutions. The preferred candidate will have successfully demonstrated leadership of strategic initiatives in the past and be a motivated self-starter with the ability to build and influence a cross-functional network. This position will be onsite in Andover, MA. Relocation assistance is not provided.

What You Will Do:

• Translate future demand and capacity data into organizational objectives and factory requirements
• Create and implement factory and supply chain strategies, identify key drivers and critical areas for innovation within the factories, supported by corresponding roadmaps
• Develop and oversee a robust capital investment plan to support long term growth
• Facilitate new product introduction into the factories
• Work within a matrixed team in multiple locations
• Problem solving to bridge production realities to financial commitments
• Partner on the planning and oversee strategic process improvements and facility upgrade projects
• Develop and present strategic solutions and regular progress reports to senior leadership
• Develop and leverage a detailed overview of customer needs, buying power, market demand, and factories capabilities to prepare for future business needs
• Travel 5-20%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.
• Leadership experience within Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Programs
• Experience with developing a business case/ROI/financial analysis or other general financial inputs/metrics to program or factory projects
• Experience developing or participating in the development of strategy
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Finance
• Experience analyzing data and developing and presenting compelling presentations to internal stakeholders and executive leadership
• Experience with factory layouts, capacity modeling or space utilization
• Understanding of Lean Application/Six Sigma principles
• Prior work experience managing a capital or facilities expense project or general budget management
• Experience with design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) or New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Familiarity with the RMD portfolio of programs
• Experience in management consulting
• Active U.S. Security Clearance

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• 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.

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.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Onsite - Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. 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.

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.