Japan Patriot Spares Program Manager

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world’s 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking a motivated individual to lead a portfolio of Direct Commercial Sales spare parts contracts supporting the Japan Patriot program as the Japan Patriot Spares Program Manager. This role requires strong program leadership, customer engagement, and execution oversight across multiple spares procurements with varying scope, technical complexity, and delivery requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring cost, schedule, and technical requirements are met, coordinating cross-functional support, managing risk and opportunity, and supporting proposals, negotiations, and program start‑up activities. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and international customers. You will work directly with the Program Office, Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), and other key stakeholders to support timely delivery of customer commitments and urgent requests.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Leadership experience within a defense or aerospace business
Risk and opportunity management, financial controls, and cross-functional leadership experience
Experience with proposal activities.
Program Management Certification, or equivalent
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

Experience with spares operations, supply chain, or sustainment programs
Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles supporting international defense customers, direct commercial sales, or Patriot programs
Knowledge of import and export regulations, including related licensing processes
Experience in the preparation and presentation of Estimates at Complete (EACs) with strong analytical skills
Knowledge of program management processes, and tools

Responsibilities

Lead overall program execution for Japan Patriot DCS spares contracts, ensuring fulfillment of cost, schedule, and performance commitments
Serve as the primary interface with the Japan customer, managing communications, expectations, and relationship health for assigned programs
Conduct and maintain program-level risk and opportunity management, driving mitigation and capture strategies
Develop, review, and maintain Estimates at Complete (EACs) in accordance with Raytheon financial and program management processes
Support spares proposal planning, development, pricing reviews, fact-finding, and negotiations
Drive program start-up activities, including requirements confirmation, baseline establishment, and cross-functional team engagement
Coordinate closely with supply chain, engineering, finance, and export/import compliance to ensure aligned execution
Prepare and deliver internal and external program reviews, status briefings, and performance metrics
Contribute to continuous improvement of spares execution processes and customer satisfaction
Expected to support domestic and/or international travel as needed