Sr Program Manager, Strategic Early Warning

RTX (Raytheon); Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Woburn, MA, seeks a Sr Program Manager for the GSMS SEW Product Group. This role manages cost, schedule, and technical performance for Early Warning Radar programs and coordinates risk & opportunities across large multi-program efforts.

The position requires building strong internal/external relationships, delivering concise leadership presentations, and ensuring compliance with Raytheon policies. Onsite with hybrid flexibility, travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 8+ years.
• EVMS certified or PMX Level 4 certification is required or achievable within 12 months.
• Experience building IMS schedules and presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal prep, SOWs, specs, and contract negotiations.
• Manage Risk & Opportunities reporting and financial reviews.
• Develop initial program artifacts and establish milestones with IMS.
• Coordinate with Finance on financial controls and reporting.
• Serve as primary customer contact and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Global Sensors and Mission Systems (GSMS) is seeking a Sr Program Manager for the Strategic Early Warning (SEW) Product Group. The Sr Program Manager is responsible for managing cost, technical, and schedule performance of specific Early Warning Radar (EWR) systems. The Sr Program Manager will manage day-to-day activities required to meet internal and external commitments. The Sr Program Manager will also be responsible for coordination of Risk & Opportunities across multiple large programs and for maximizing consistency and implementation of best practices. The Sr Program Manager will assist the Product Group Director with both internal and external customer reporting requirements and ensure compliance to all applicable Raytheon policies and procedures. The candidate must successfully manage internal and external relationships including collaborating with all Raytheon functions, the U.S. Government, Raytheon US subcontractors and foreign Government/Contractor Representatives.

Position is onsite in Woburn, MA. No Relocation.

What You Will Do:

• Leads Program Manager functions related to proposal preparation, statements of work and specifications development, product/service cost estimate preparation, and the negotiation and administration of contracts.
• Leads Risk & Opportunities Management, including internal and external reporting, and managing inputs for financial reviews.
• Leads the program start-up process by assisting in the creation of initial program artifacts (CWBS, directives, IPDS tailoring, etc.).
• Establishes program milestones, and develops and monitors Integrated Master Schedules with adherence to program plans, budgets and schedules, executes to plan.
• Oversee capital projects to facilitate expansion.
• Drives compliant contract execution to achieve "excellent" CPAR Ratings.
• Implement objectives related to the Annual Operating Plan.
• Responsible for development of the necessary control methodologies and reporting structures to accurately measure progress and identify problems and for the establishment of corrective action plans to ensure the meeting of company's contract commitments.
• Ensures performance of program functional task elements such as security, quality control, facilities, risk management, staff allocation, etc., as required under assigned efforts. Responsible for coordinating efforts and ensuring technical performance in conjunction with Engineering.
• Works with Finance to comprehensively implement required financial controls on assigned programs.
• Reports program status to senior management effective written and oral communications.
• Acts as the primary customer contact on status and performance and anticipates and fulfills customer needs to ensure satisfaction and continued business.
• Travel domestically per the demands of the program.

Qualifications We Require:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree 10 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 8 years of relevant experience.
• EVMS certified; PMX Level 4 Certified, or ability to achieve certification within 1 year.
• Experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) with a clear understanding of critical chain and risk management and their effects to the IMS.
• Experience developing presentations for senior leadership using multiple toolsets (MS Office, MS Project, etc.) with concise and succinct messaging
• Experience translating strategic objectives to successful completion across a multi-disciplined/cross functional teams.
• Experience managing and communicating across complex internal and external relationships including collaborating with a prime contractor, the U.S. Government, Raytheon Subcontra