ESSM Business Operations Manager

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ESSM Portfolio has an opening for a Business Operations Manager position reporting to the ESSM Portfolio Director. This position will support program leadership as a member of the program leadership team, and work with the respective integrated program managers and cross product teams. The Business Operations Manager is responsible for driving program execution, alignment, and cadence through coordination of schedule/event management and direct engagement with the program teams and functional partners. In pursuit of day-to-day program cadence excellence, this role must work assigned tasks quickly, efficiently, effectively, and proactively identify priorities and areas for improvement. The PEM will also coordinate program and customer interactions to optimize program effectiveness and facilitate an effective working environment. ESSM is a large, global program in need of daily oversight ensuring communications, cadence and integration are sustained as a top priority. This position will be onsite at our East Herman's Road, Bldg. 810 facility in Tucson, Arizona.

Requirements

University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience
Prior program, project or business management experience
Prior experience working cross functionally ( i.e.: Engineering, Contracts, Finance, etc.)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
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

Prior experience supporting, preferably owning and driving, program execution needs
Strong organizational skills and the ability to drive priorities in a fast-pace, dynamic program
Effective influential communicator
Experience working with cross functional teams and across teams to achieve a designated end goal
Previous experience supporting programs and office spaces in a classified environment, with demonstrated knowledge of security practices to include open / close procedures
Experience in scheduling, operating, and securing classified telecommunication systems (video and voice)
Demonstrated experience with Global Trade/ITAR compliance
Experience operating in an Agile environment
Experience conducting international business and managing cross-cultural communication

Responsibilities

Partner with ESSM LT to ensure day-to-day program execution cadence (battle rhythm), (ex. Manage aspects of projects and special assignments)
Prepare the ESSM Portfolio communication messaging for delivery to the Shipboard Missile SSBU & Naval Power Leadership Team
Coordinate, plan, and manage strategic meetings for the ESSM Portfolio such as Town Halls, All Hands, skip levels, program planning, orientation and key customer engagements
Develop and manage product area webpage as well as onboarding and orientation programs
Manage and drive day-to-day program execution cadence (battle rhythm) of the portfolio
Capture and track program action items to completion and work with action owners to ensure timely satisfactory closure of actions, including actions owed to senior leadership above the program level
Identify and drive actions needed for key program assessments and metrics
Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements and Raytheon’s Lifecycle Product Management (RLPM), such as gate reviews and the GEM tool, the program earned value management system (EVMS), and both corporate- and business-level policies and procedures
Prepare the ESSM Portfolio communication messaging for delivery to the Shipboard Missile SSBU & Naval Power Leadership Team
Facilitate discussions across the program team to develop program strategies toward major milestones.
Coordinate, plan, and manage strategic meetings for the ESSM Portfolio such as Town Halls, All Hands, skip levels, program planning, orientation and key customer engagements
Coordinate customer program reviews, prepare for customer visits.
Develop and maintain Program Management Plans and Program Directives, consistent with program requirements and Raytheon policies.
Develop and manage product area webpage as well as onboarding and orientation programs
Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations (typically organized into integrated product teams (IPTs) and/or cross product teams (CPTs)) including but not limited to Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management (CDRL support), and administrative functions.
Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
Set budgetary guidelines and directs the performance of Portfolio Overhead allocation
Support the program risk and opportunity process, in accordance with specific financial goals and obligations
Ability to confidently interface and influence at all levels within the organization
Ability to travel as needed