Associate Director - SM-6 IAU Program

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company with 195,000 employees, is seeking an Associate Director for the SM-6 IAU Program. This role is within the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit and involves managing a critical munition program that upgrades key programs within the Standard Missile family to support USN and FMS production. The Execution Associate Director will report to the SM-6 IAU Program Director, providing program leadership and supporting the execution of all phases of this complex development, which is vital for the continued production of Standard Missile. This is an onsite position at the Tucson, AZ facility.

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 Program Management experience
Prior experience working with the customer internal and external
Prior experience with on time delivery
Prior experience working Engineering and Manufacturing Development, Transition to Production and/or Production programs
Level 4 PM Certification or possess industry related PM certifications (or other similar related certifications)

Nice To Haves

Relevant Advanced Degree in a related field
Experience managing programs with high technical risk and high visibility
Experience working Engineering and Manufacturing Development, Transition to Production and/or Production programs
Experience communicating complex technical knowledge to customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders
Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term business relationships with customers and partners
Experience and demonstrated success managing change, building teams in a matrixed organization, developing leaders and mentoring others
Strong proficiency in developing and presenting Strategic Plans, AOP, Technology Roadmaps, and planning to senior management, and responsibility for executing approved plans
Ability to focus, evaluate, motivate, and reward the teams, enabling them to achieve desired results
Program Management Certification Level 3 or external equivalency PM certifications
An active and in-scope Top-Secret US security clearance
Current program access

Responsibilities

Supports the Program Director for the overall success of the program, company and customer success, on-time delivery, and for identifying and assisting in the development of new programmatic opportunities within the customer community.
Partners with the government customers to develop the goals, strategy, and vision for this program.
Manages cost and schedule performance of the future awarded contracts and modifications and communicating program status and strategies to senior leadership.
Coordinates with the Production Assurance organization to ensure transition to production objectives are met.
Supports development of strategies to meet the full spectrum mission and supporting needs of the customer community.
Develops and maintains collaborative and responsive internal relationships with peers across the Naval Power SBU, such as Supply chain, Finance, and R&C