MFRFS Radar Production Lead

RTX•McKinney, TX

9d•$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. The Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) organization is seeking to hire 2 Program Managers, to act as the Multi-Function RF Systems (MFRFS) Radar Production Leads. This position will directly report to the MFRFS Product Area Lead and is responsible in overseeing the execution of the critical and rapid DoD US Army JUON Mobile radars production programs. The Production Radar Leads will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team to deliver the latest prototype radars to the US Army. This position requires both tactical and strategic planning skill sets in a rapid environment with constant change, action to grow manufacturing throughput and on time delivery across multiple supply chain and manufacturing facilities. This position requires proficiency in leading production type programs, dynamic problem solving, leading cross functional teams, effective communications, and driving results across a diverse supply base. An optimal candidate will have experience in team building, maintaining and growing customer relationships, improving affordability, and implementing continuous improvement. Additional future responsibilities will be to transition to a formal Program of Record (DD250) production program and support of upcoming FMS production activities.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Science or Mathematics and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience
6 years of experience to include managing LRIP/Production programs that either transitioned or in the process of transitioning to production program
Experience managing, tracking, and/or reporting through EAC review and customer Program Management Reviews (PMR) or similar metrics
Experience interfacing with customers and industry partners
The ability to obtain and maintain a US SECRET security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Program Management Certified Level 5 or Equivalent
EVMS Certification
Proven team builder with demonstrated strong leadership, coordination, and people/interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills to senior executives and DoD customer bases
Excellent record of progressively more responsible leadership roles
Experience interfacing with the DoD / US Army customer base
Demonstrated ability to formulate relationships and influence customer requirements

Responsibilities

Accountability for profit and loss, AOP and financial metrics for contract scope.
Collaborating with engineering, supply chain, operations, and quality stakeholders to increase product, supplier, factory, and quality performance through developing and executing product roadmap plans.
Developing and executing strategies that improve system cost and delivery timelines
Maintain a positive team dynamic and supporting the development of team leaders and members.
Establishing battle rhythm to reduce program risk, improve affordability (average unit production cost) and enable future growth.
Collaborating with partner Development Program Managers to align on latest development improvements and OCONUS findings and implement into Production lines.
Establish strong working relationship with USG counterparts, which include the US Army customer and technical teams.
Supporting proposal activities for follow-on work as required.