Modernization Program Manager - Associate Director (Onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon Company, managed by Collins Aerospace is a leader in protected communication solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market. This position will be hired as a Raytheon employee working as part of the Raytheon organization supporting Collins Mission Systems. The Modernization portfolio in the Protected Communications Systems (PCS) business area has an immediate need for a highly-experience Program Manager (Value Stream Leader (VSL) to lead a high complexity program effort driving synergy between the Raytheon Integrated Product Team (IPT) and the government customer. The PM will lead the redesign and integration effort of the program: a highly visible and trusted satellite communications system used by the United States Navy and its International Partners (IPs). The PM will also be responsible for future capture activities for this effort. The PM will be accountable for all aspects through program execution (cost, schedule, technical performance and customer satisfaction). This role requires a leader with a strong command of program leadership best practices to enhance program execution. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge and expertise in Program Management, with a proven track record of successfully leading large teams, complex development efforts, and interfacing with multiple customers in the defense industry. This is an onsite role at our Marlborough, MA location.

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 aa 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