Associate Director - SM-6 IAU Program

RTX • Tucson, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Are you interested in helping to manage a critical munition program within the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit that upgrades key programs within the Standard Missile family to support USN and FMS production? This Execution Associate Director will report to the SM-6 IAU Program Director and will provide program leadership while supporting the execution of all phases of this complex development, which is critical for the continued production of Standard Missile. This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility Relocation assistance is NOT available currently

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)
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees