Sr. Program Manager - NSMS Ecosystems

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A defense and aerospace company in Tucson, AZ seeks a Sr. Program Manager to lead a multi-functional team focused on developing next-gen technologies. The role involves interfacing with government program offices, managing budgets within constraints, and coordinating various engineering disciplines. Candidates should have a degree, at least 10 years of experience in program management, and familiarity with Earned Value Management systems. The salary range for this role is $124,000 to $250,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience or 7 years with an Advanced Degree.
• Prior experience in Program/Project management is required.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) is needed.

Responsibilities

• Interface with government program office to develop integrated digital engineering environment.
• Lead multi-functional team for connectivity solutions between locations.
• Create and execute program ecosystem road maps.

Skills

Program/Project management

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Relationship building

Team leadership

Problem analysis

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Job description

Sr. Program Manager - NSMS Ecosystems – Raytheon

Date Posted: 2025-12-10

Country: United States of America

Location: Tucson, AZ (AZ802: RMS AP Bldg 802 1151 East Hermans Road Building 802, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA)

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Secret (current). U.S. citizenship required and active transferable clearance prior to start date.

Are you interested in supporting a strategic portfolio within the Shipboard Missiles Sub‑Strategic Business Unit that delivers the next generation of technology and capabilities? Do you want to acquire skills and experience in program management role? The Ecosystem Manager will report to the NSMS Development Director and will lead a multi‑functional team consisting of Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Security, Program Security, Facilities, and Digital Engineering to ensure that the development program teams have the necessary infrastructure and resources to enable program success.

What You Will Do

• Interface with the government program office and multiple suppliers to plan and develop an integrated digital engineering environment.
• Coordinate personnel from Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Security, Facilities, and Digital Engineering in the technical execution of scope required to create the program ecosystem and integrated digital environment.
• Lead a multi‑functional team of personnel to execute a comprehensive strategy for short and long‑term connectivity solutions between geographically separated locations.
• Create and execute a program ecosystem road map for the current contract and for future development and production contracts.
• Use Earned Value principles to manage an estimated $__ Ecosystem budget within cost and schedule performance constraints for the Ecosystem scope of activities.
• Assume responsibilities of Information System Owner for the program’s classified networks.
• Communicate strategy and status to Raytheon and government program leadership during Technical Interchange Meetings and reviews.
• Collaborate with customers as the program liaison for Hardware Change Requests (HCRs), Software Change Requests (SCRs), Test Plan approvals, priority clearance approvals, and CONOPs approvals to support program priorities and schedules.
• Use CORE principles and best practices to implement process improvements and increase operational efficiency to accelerate program schedules. Supervise one or more direct reports and provide performance review input to functional supervisors.

What You Will Learn

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen.
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
• Prior Program/Project management experience.
• Prior Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience or similar program.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent relationship skills with the ability to build positive relationships with technical and business personnel.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading a multi-disciplined, matrixed team.
• Substantial knowledge of Raytheon projects, programs, or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.
• Desire to learn the skills required for a career in Program Management.
• Experience and demonstrated success managing change, building teams in a matrixed organization, developing leaders and mentoring others.
• Ability to focus, evaluate, motivate, and reward the teams, enabling them to achieve desired results.
• Ability to recognize resource constraints and prioritize team effort.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex business problems in order to define and develop technology‑based solutions.
• An active and in‑scope Top‑Secret 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation – NOT AVAILABLE

The salary range for this role is $124,000 – $250,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including 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 depend on the business unit and whether 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 it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on a variety of factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and company performance.

This is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits 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.