Patriot Missile US Programs and R&R Lead

RTX • Andover, MA

13d • 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 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 highly motivated candidate to serve as a Patriot Missile Program/Product Lead for all US Programs and Rework and Repair (R&R) material. Primary responsibilities of the Program/Product Lead include the day-to-day execution of all Integrated Product Team (IPT) scope for any US Programs contracts as well as all the R&R Missile Programs in the Patriot Product Line (PPL). You will serve as the primary liaison between the IPT and the Program Management Office(s) (PMOs) and be accountable for successful execution to contract requirements including cost, schedule, and technical performance. You will work closely with the Missile sub-IPTs, product line execution lead, operations, supply chain, quality, engineering cross product teams (CPTs), IPT leadership and program management team. You will also support new and sustaining business activities to include proposals, appropriations requests (ARs), and strategic planning, with a focus on product line optimization, affordability, and continuous production.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Experience with program and/or project management
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity management
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• 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 Patriot Product Line (PPL) Team and/or Missile product line
• Knowledge and understanding of factory operations and workflow
• Program Management level 5 certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain within a year
• Understanding of various contract types including domestic, direct commercial sales (DCS), foreign military sales (FMS), cost-plus, firm fixed price (FFP), fixed price incentive firm (FPIF), and how to execute within a mixed product line
• Experience in program planning, budgeting, and tracking to cost and schedule

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain program management plans, consistent with program requirements and company policies
• Identify and implement key program metrics and lead development of situational awareness charts that can be used as management tools by directors and program leadership teams to drive program success
• Review and influence quarterly estimate at completion (EAC) activities with Control Account Managers (CAM), Finance and the cross-functional team, including risk and opportunity management
• Ensure timely and effective IPDS gate process compliance and support proposal and startup activities
• Expected to support domestic travel as needed

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees