Sentinel/DLA 3 Program Operations Manager - Forest, MS

Prattwhitney; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX seeks a Program Operations Manager (POM) to support the Sentinel and DLA 3 programs in Forest, MS. The role involves coordinating with the Sentinel and CLK IPT, Manufacturing Work Centers, and other partners to ensure on-time integration of material and labor for manufacturing and contract schedules.

The candidate will spend time in Forest factory areas and drive program development through capture, proposals, development, execution and close-out.

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree beneficial.
• EVMS L2 certification or ability to learn.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Sentinel and CLK IPTs, Manufacturing Work Centers and Functional Partners.
• Lead the operations effort for engineering change orders.
• Develop and manage manufacturing plans and program schedules.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and bid coordination for new development.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional teams

Security clearance eligibility

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

PRISM/CMES

Job description

Company Overview

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

Position Overview

Raytheon has an immediate need for a Program Operations Manager (POM) to support our Sentinel and DLA 3 programs in Forest, MS. This position will provide professionals with opportunities to grow their skills in operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership. This individual will be responsible for coordinating with the Sentinel and CLK IPT, Manufacturing Work Centers, and other Functional Partners to ensure successful on time integration of the material and labor efforts necessary to support manufacturing and contract schedules. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around Forest factory areas. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles. The successful candidate will drive the overall management and participation in all phases of program development from capture and proposals through development, execution and close-out.

Duties & Responsibilities

• primary interface across all operation value streams
• lead Operations role for implementing engineering change orders
• presenting reports to the Customer and Directors representing his/her IPT team and operations performance
• the overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements
• supporting the development of Manufacturing Plans
• supporting quarterly EAC’s
• Manage the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering and other functional areas
• Support Manufacturing Operations strategy and utilize CORE best practices
• Lead the effort to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities
• Coordinate Operations bids for new development and production proposals
• Generate production plans, make/where plans, and write manufacturing sections of technical proposals

Qualifications

• Typically requires: a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES or equivalent
• 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
• EVMS L2 Certification or ability to learn
• Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility
• Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this includes extensive experience building strong cross-functional teams with proven results

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to lead collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive results and breakdown barriers
• Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and how to leverage information from material receipt through DD250 within a defense contracting organization

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.

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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to business unit and collective bargaining agreement

Compensation

The salary range for this role is 78,200 USD - 148,600 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.

Employment Note

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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Company Description

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.