Stinger Launcher Program Manager

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not Relocation Eligible

Relocation assistance not available

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Stinger Launcher Program Manager in Tucson, AZ. The role leads multiple launcher programs, drives cost, schedule, and performance, and maintains customer relationships across US military and allied programs.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance, 12+ years of program management experience or 10+ with an advanced degree, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across dispersed locations. Onsite work with some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or an Advanced degree with 10+ years.
• Experience in Program Management and Risk & Opportunity measures.
• Experience with production programs and DoD/government programs.
• CORE certification or equivalent process-improvement experience.
• PMX Certification Level 3 or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to establish and maintain key program metrics for deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Stinger launcher programs and lead PMs.
• Drive accountability and a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Lead a high-performing, cross-functional, geographically dispersed team.
• Own customer interfaces across US, FMS and DCS customers.
• Manage EVMS, risk, RLPM, and financial forecasts.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives using RLPM and CORE.
• Deliver projects on time; monitor budgets and schedules.
• Present Annual Operating Plan and forecasts; meet financial goals.
• Drive program metrics and milestones; ensure program health.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

Program Management

Risk & Opportunity

Cross-functional teams

Financial analysis

Leadership

Team development

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

CORE certification

PMX Certification Level 3

Project management tools

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M13 ~ 3601 E Britannia Dr ~ BRITANNIA M13

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.

The Stinger Portfolio is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Stinger Launcher Program Manager. This role offers an opportunity to support the initiatives in change management, transformation, and focus on execution into a high-performing, results-driven program, while fostering innovation in programmatic execution. This role is responsible for the successful program and flawless execution of over $70M annually. Additionally, this role owns the customer relationship and drives cost, schedule, and performance for the Launcher product line and programs within the Stinger portfolio.The Stinger Launcher Program manager will lead and develop a team of Program Leads responsible for the execution management of the Stinger Launcher Production.This role reports to the Stinger Director.

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple Stinger launcher programs.
• Accountable for Stinger launcher production programs as well as manage team of PMs
• Drive team accountability while promoting a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering professional growth, mentorship, and talent development.
• Own the customer interface across multiple US, FMS and DCS customers for your programs, fostering a collaborative \"One Team\" culture with the customer and ensuring exemplary standards of service and value proposition.
• Effectively manage financial controls (EVMS), Risk and Opportunity and RLPM to drive execution excellence, process and consistency across programs
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging RLPM and CORE
• Deliver projects on time and on schedule through leadership of cross-matrixed teams
• Establish, drive, and maintain key programmatic metrics, define milestones and critical path, monitor adherence to program budgets and schedules, and direct work to achieve these metrics
• Develop and present the program Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and financial forecasts outlook and commits to specific financial goals and obligations
• Accountable for program EACs, PMRs and business forecasting reviews.
• Interface with multiple internal and geographically dispersed team members, ensuring consistent and effective communication.
• Drive and support growth of Stinger launcher portfolio through obsolescence management and investment recommendations internally and externally
• Lead multiple internal and geographically dispersed team members, ensuring consistent and effective communication to drive programs and issues to resolution.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 12 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 10 years of experience is required
• Experience in Program Management and Risk & Opportunity Measures
• Experience with production programs
• CORE certification or process improvement equivalent
• PMX Certification Level 3, or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems
• Theability 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
• Establish and maintain key program metrics which will act as critical process indicators to meeting and/or exceeding program deliverables

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience in managing development and/or obsolescence mitigation projects
• Proven ability to effectively lead a cross-functional and geographically dispersed team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and establish relationships with external Customers and/or Suppliers
• DoD, FMA and/or DCS Program Management experience
• Working knowledge of EX/IM and Security requirements
• Experience working US Government programs
• Experience developing and reviewing TINA compliant cost proposals and synthesizing Proposal Review and Contract Start-up packages for management review and approval
• Prior experience in program recovery or program turnaround

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.

• Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ

Additional Information:

• 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.

_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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