Associate Director, Program Management (Air Force EOIR Programs)

RTX•Mckinney, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Raytheon’s Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Strategic Business Unit is seeking an Associate Director, Program Manager – EOIR Air Force Programs. This role calls for a dynamic leader eager to operate within a fast-moving, evolving, and strategic portfolio for U.S. Air Force, Aircraft Primes, and International Partners. This portfolio spans development, production, and sustainment programs with various contract types, technical complexity, and direct interfaces with U.S. Government agencies, Aircraft OEMs, and international partners. The successful candidate will lead through strong cross-functional engagement, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development to shape emerging requirements and execute programs with rigor. A demonstrated ability to manage financial performance, including cost, schedule, margin, and investment trade-offs, is essential, along with growing the portfolio through both legacy systems and new product introductions. This position is based onsite in McKinney, TX.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
Experience leading profit and loss related activities as a program manager
Experience leading development, production, and/or sustainment programs with government customers
Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance using program management tools such as EVMS, IMP/IMS, and/or Risk & Opportunity management
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Program Management Certification (PMP, Raytheon PM Certification, or equivalent)
Experience leading programs within EO/IR systems, ISR platforms, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or comparable advanced sensor technologies
Experience in supplier management and major subcontract oversight
Demonstrated success developing strategies for execution and growth across franchise or multi-program portfolios
Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret and manage complex program requirements and supplier commitments

Responsibilities

Lead the USAF MQ-9 Program portfolio execution across multiple contract types, ensuring performance across cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual commitments
Accountability for profit and loss, AOP, and financial metrics for the portfolio
Lead and provide career coaching to team of direct reporting program managers
Directs the cross-functional team supporting the product line to meet established targets and metrics
Identifies and reacts to problems and supports solutions, such as allocation of resources and operational execution
Acts as the organization’s representative to interface with key internal and external stakeholders to present a positive image of the company
Manage and grow the customer relationship and ensure customer satisfaction
Supports annual 5-year LRP, monthly forecast and weekly SRO efforts for the business
Lead proposal and negotiation activities with domestic customers, industry partners and suppliers
Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements and Raytheon’s Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM)
Develop executable program plans, manage transition risks, and drive consistent, predictable execution
Present program data and critical issues to APS, EOIRS, and mission area leadership