Associate Director, SM-3 IB Production

RTX•Tucson, AZ

35d•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Are you ready to help lead some of the most critical and exciting work in the Aerospace and Defense industry? The Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) BLK IB program team is seeking to hire an Associate Director, SM-3 IB Production Program Manager (PM). This program manager will report directly to the Standard Missile 3 BLK IA/IB Program Director and is responsible in overseeing the execution of critical DoD and FMS production. The Production PM will lead a cross-functional team to deliver the SM-3 BLK IB ballistic missile defense interceptor to the US and allies. With increasing demand across the Department of Defense and Foreign Military Sales, the Production PM requires strategic planning and action to grow manufacturing throughput, ensure on-time delivery all while executing in the construct of a fixed price environment. This position requires proficiency in dynamic production problem solving, leading cross functional teams, effective communications, and driving results from a varied portfolio of manufacturing value streams and suppliers. An optimal candidate will have experience in team building, growing customer relationships, improving affordability, and implementing continuous improvement. This position is an onsite role based in Tucson, Arizona at the Airport Site facility. Relocation assistance is NOT available

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience
Prior experience leading profit and loss of DoD contracts as a program manager or functional leadership.
Prior experience managing, tracking, and/or reporting metrics through EAC review and customer Program Management Reviews.
Prior experience in program or project management.
Prior experience working on or with Earned Value Management Systems or similar program/system
Prior experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Nice To Haves

Program Management Level 4 Certified.
Experience leading the start-up of a new production contract.
Prior involvement in programs that have experienced production gaps.
Prior experience on production programs, particularly with Mission Assurance Provisions.
Execution experience leading a team of program or project managers.
Strong understanding of Earned Value Management and reporting.
Experience with the Missile Defense Agency and/or US Navy customer community and acquisition experience.

Responsibilities

Leading the start-up phase of a newly awarded production program contract.
Accountability for profit and loss, AOP and financial metrics for fixed-price production contract types.
Developing and executing strategies that grow capacity, improve MRP performance, and achieve On-Time-Delivery (OTD).
Collaborating with supply chain and quality stakeholders to increase supplier and quality performance through developing and executing improvement plans.
Partnering with Program Managers across the life cycle (Obsolescence, Development, Sustainment and Engineering Support) to optimize resource utilization and maintain portfolio alignment.
Maintaining a positive team dynamic and supporting the development of team leaders and members.
Developing collaborative relationships with customer counterparts through effective communication and building trust.
Supporting proposal activities for follow-on work and changes to proposals as required.
Occasional domestic travel to customer meetings and/or supplier visits.