ESSM Licensed Production Program Manager

RTX•Portsmouth, RI

5d•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

The ESSM Licensed Production Program Manager leads all aspects of ESSM business with International Licensed Production. The role oversees a high-performing team delivering ESSM capability and associated support and services to the Japanese Self Defense Force, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, and future international partners. The manager owns the business line’s profit and loss, drives growth, and ensures delivery of products and services. The position oversees licensed production execution, including Block 1 sustainment and sparing, production support, and Block 2, and leads international ESSM weapons interface controller development programs. It also leads proposals, negotiations, and capture efforts for future licensed-production development and production work. The manager reports to the Director, ESSM Production and has significant authority over program direction and execution, while managing a Licensed Production PM (P5) and an in-country Japan Liaison (P5). The role is onsite in Tucson, Arizona, or Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally is required. Relocation assistance is not available. An active, existing Secret security clearance is required on day one, and U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
Experience in program or project management, including oversight of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.
Business acumen to proactively identify and resolve issues efficiently and collaboratively.
Demonstrated success building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance business initiatives.
Experience influencing stakeholders across functions, levels, and cultures to drive decisions, remove barriers, and achieve business objectives.
Active and existing Secret security clearance required on day one.
U.S. citizenship, as required for security-clearance eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Level 3 Program Management certification or ability to obtain it within one year.
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and financial metrics, including forecasting and managing financials.
Familiarity with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and commercial licensing processes.
Experience driving affordability and continuous improvement using CORE.
CORE-Champion Certified or ability to obtain certification within one year.
Experience with domestic and international shipping processes.
Leadership experience using Lean or Agile methodologies in a production environment.
Experience identifying and implementing innovative solutions to technical challenges in production environments.

Responsibilities

Direct execution of licensed production for Block 1 sustainment and sparing activities, production support, and Block 2.
Lead international ESSM weapons interface controller development programs to expand integrated platforms and grow ESSM FMS and DCS sales.
Lead proposal, negotiation, and capture efforts for future ESSM licensed-production development programs and production work.
Oversee program performance to meet contractual obligations, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
Build and maintain relationships with international customers and partners to align on program objectives and customer satisfaction.
Identify and mitigate risks to support program stability and success.
Manage a distributed team across Raytheon facilities and foreign countries, collaborating with supply chain, operations, engineering, contracts, and finance.
Drive business growth through innovative solutions and services.
Develop and execute short- and long-term business strategies for ESSM in Japan and other international licensed-production work.
Provide leadership and guidance to the program team, fostering accountability and excellence.
Manage program direction and execution, including the Licensed Production PM (P5) and in-country Japan Liaison (P5).
Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and applicable collective-bargaining coverage.