Principal Specialist, Program Management

RTX•Goleta, CA

8d•$95,500 - $181,700•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. We are seeking a Program Management, Principal Specialist within Raytheon Vision System (RVS) Tactical Products Air, Ground and Sea product line. This role will collaborate with other program management staff in setting program strategy, vision, and tactical direction for program execution by leading multifunctional teams and subcontractors. The PM is responsible for all aspects of program execution, from establishing a statement of work, proposal and capture activities, establishing an executable baseline cost and schedule, program execution within the baseline plan utilizing cross functional teams and regular communication to customers and leadership. The PM cultivates internal and external customer relationships and identifies and solves complex problems. Strong organizational, communication, and listening skills are a must for this position. This role will balance customer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) and company needs to maximum value and satisfaction across all stakeholders. The role may span a variety of programs and technologies and will require the ability to collaborate and support multiple Associate Directors and/or Senior PM’s as market segment leads. Additional responsibilities within the role include assisting Senior PMs in preparing Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Estimate at Complete (EACs), as well as coordinating customer Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), with a transition to individual program ownership as experience and skills are gained. This role is onsite and located in Goleta, California.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
Experience managing product or program cost and schedules.

Nice To Haves

Raytheon Program Management Level 6 Certification or equivalent
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles and practices.
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and/or cross-functional teams.
Experience with program or project management tools such as risk and opportunity (R&O) management, Estimate at Complete (EAC) analysis, and/or similar business practices.
Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, communication, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively to audience.
A demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships with customers and internal teams to foster collaboration and drive program success.
Knowledge of infrared technologies, systems and end uses.
Secret DoD clearance, or ability to obtain a clearance.

Responsibilities

Work as a Program Manager or deputy Program Manager to establish financial baselines and manage program execution, ensuring alignment with program objectives and customer expectations throughout.
Serve as the central hub to enable the Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and the functional team to execute effectively.
Support the bidding, proposals and execution to contract requirements, including managing budgets, schedules, and technical performance metrics.
Suggest and lead process improvement initiatives.