Execution Director - AIM-9X Sidewinder Program

RTX•Tucson, AZ

7d•$186,200 - $353,800•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. Raytheon is seeking an Execution Director (M7) for the AIM‑9X Sidewinder Program with responsibility for Production, Sustainment, and Capacity Expansion. Reporting to the AIM‑9X/JSOW Portfolio Sr. Director, this leader will oversee a high‑visibility portfolio that includes all new‑build weapon production contracts, sustainment and depot repair efforts, and all capacity growth initiatives across the AIM‑9X enterprise. This role oversees a fully established production, sustainment, and capacity execution team and is responsible for guiding ongoing execution activities across shared factory resources, coordinating program‑level execution strategies, ensuring alignment with long‑term customer demand, and advancing factory capacity initiatives that enable the program’s future. The position requires proficiency in leading large‑scale production and sustainment operations, directing cross‑functional teams, solving complex execution challenges, and driving clear communication across Raytheon leadership, customer partners, and supplier networks. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future output and readiness of one of Raytheon’s most iconic and combat‑proven franchise programs. Candidates should bring a strong execution mindset, a passion for building high‑performing teams, and the ability to lead through growth, change, and high operational tempo. This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility

Requirements

University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years’ experience
Prior experience leading profit & loss for DoD production or sustainment contracts
Prior experience with leading complex production, sustainment, or depot efforts
Prior experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing metrics through EAC reviews
Active US Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Program Management Level 4 Certification
Prior experience working in high‑tempo execution environments requiring rapid issue resolution and recovery planning
Prior experience with munitions production or sustainment programs
Experience leading teams of program managers or multi‑portfolio execution organizations
Strong proficiency partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering
Proven track record of building strong customer relationships
Advanced understanding of Earned Value Management and production performance metrics

Responsibilities

Lead all AIM‑9X Production, Sustainment, Depot, and Capacity Expansion contracts, including responsibility for profit & loss, AOP, and key financial performance metrics
Provide leadership, direction, and support to the existing Production PM and Sustainment/Capacity PM teams
Deploy and sustain an execution methodology that provides clear visibility into schedule, cost, factory performance, and risk across all execution portfolios
Build a strong team culture focused on collaboration, transparency, accountability, and leadership development
Drive factory throughput improvements and lead recovery efforts across new‑build production and depot repair to achieve on‑time delivery goals for USG and FMS customers
Develop and execute capacity growth strategies aligned with future demand ramps, including factory capability improvements, capital planning, and workforce shaping
Partner closely with Transition‑to‑Production (TTP) leadership to ensure smooth introduction of new configurations into production and sustainment environments
Build and maintain trusted relationships with customer counterparts, including leading regular execution updates and forward‑planning discussions
Oversee proposal development and investment strategies in support of follow‑on production, sustainment, and capacity contracts
Engage supplier leadership and internal supply chain to drive corrective actions, strengthen material availability, and align supplier capability with factory demand
Serve as a key member of the AIM‑9X Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategy, execution priorities, and long‑term program positioning