Modernization Program Manager - Associate Director (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Marlborough, MA

78d • $147,000 - $295,000

About The Position

The Modernization Program Manager - Associate Director position at Raytheon Company, managed by Collins Aerospace, is a leadership role focused on the redesign and integration of a high complexity program within the Protected Communications Systems (PCS) business area. This role involves driving synergy between the Raytheon Integrated Product Team (IPT) and the government customer, specifically for a satellite communications system used by the United States Navy and its International Partners. The Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of program execution, including cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Program Management, leading large teams, and interfacing with multiple customers in the defense industry. This is an onsite role located in Marlborough, MA.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Program management experience in government, defense, aerospace or related industry.
• 6+ years of experience in Program Management and experience leading teams managing cost, schedule and technical performance.
• 10+ years of experience in leading organizations closely aligned with a program management office (Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations).
• Experience leading engineering development programs with both hardware and software.
• Self-directed leader capable of executing Change Management and handling ambiguity.
• Engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase experience with DoD programs.
• Customer-facing program leadership experience, with excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel for customers, company, and program-related activities (up to 10%).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance in the near future.
• Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management and/or P&L management.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to customers.
• Strong working knowledge of and demonstrated experience with business and project management tools and processes such as EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasting, EAC.

Nice To Haves

• EX/IM Knowledge.
• Proven experience leading all phases of programs, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Program Management Certification level 4 or higher and EVMS level 2.
• Specific Experience with Nuclear Command & Control (NC3) programs and/or other Strategic initiatives.
• Capture phase experience with DoD programs.
• Experience with US DoD acquisition process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the redesign and integration phases of the programs ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Responsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned programs.
• Utilize Earned Value Management to track program performance and recommend appropriate adjustments as needed.
• Deliver projects on time and on schedule through leadership of cross matrixed teams.
• Establish and maintain key programmatic metrics, define milestones and critical path, monitor adherence to program budgets and schedules, and direct work to achieve these metrics.
• Develop and present the program Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-term financial outlook and commits to specific financial goals and obligations.
• Lead cross-functional organizations (Integrated Program Teams/Cross Product Teams) such as contracts, finance, supply chain, operations, quality, etc. to ensure flawless execution.
• Own the customer interface for your program, fostering a collaborative 'One Team' culture with the customer and ensuring exemplary standards of service and value proposition.
• Perform regular program EACs, PMRs and business forecasting reviews.
• Interface with multiple internal and geographically dispersed team members, ensuring consistent and effective communication.
• Support and direct ECP and new business capture and proposal activities.
• Lead proposal and baseline of new product development efforts as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree