C5I Product Line Chief Product Owner

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

5d•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. The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Chief Product Owner (CPO) to lead the overall vision, strategy, and coordination of the C5I business area operating within the organization’s agile, multi-team environments. In this role, you will lead a team of product owners, align product goals with business strategy, and resolve dependencies, ensuring coordinated execution across the C5I programs scope. This position is on site in Tewksbury, MA.

Requirements

Typically requires Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex engineering projects.
Experience working in an Agile environment and/or on Agile development projects.
Experience in overseeing and/or monitoring technical cost and schedule performance.
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

Experience with software product development, networking, computing platforms, cybersecurity compliance (e.g., Link16, MIL-STD-6016).
Six Sigma, CORE, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Software Project Management Certification and/or PMX certification.
Prior experience with the C5I product line or other DOD programs.
Ability to understand command and control and/or radar technology in the areas of software design, integration and test.
Proven experience in large, complex defense systems.
Strong communication and leadership skills to effectively drive a shared vision across stakeholders and teams.
Strategic thinking with a deep understanding of business and customer needs.
Proven ability to resolve dependencies, mitigate risks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience in large, complex defense systems.
Experience with AI tools and applications to Systems Engineering.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools (i.e. Cameo).

Responsibilities

Lead a matrixed engineering team, fostering collaboration across disciplines to meet program objectives and exceed customer expectations.
Partner with the program leadership team to define and implement the "Definition of Done," ensuring quality and consistency throughout the product lifecycle.
Serve as the primary interface with internal stakeholders, aligning technical execution with programmatic and business goals.
Define, communicate, and implement the product vision and strategy to meet product line objectives.
Oversee AGILE processes across SCRUM Teams, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scaled Daily Meetings, Tech Times, and Team Demos.
Create and maintain a prioritized product backlog to ensure efficient execution of project goals.
Support the program leadership team in providing innovative solutions to challenging problems for U.S. customers.
Lead customer-facing demonstrations of the C5I system to potential new customers, contributing to the growth of the product line.