Principal Specialist, Project Management (Risk & Opportunity Manager)

RTX•Andover, MA

1d•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's Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) is seeking a Risk & Opportunity Project Manager to join their Product Support team. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting programs within the Product Support portfolio of programs, including programs within Global Patriot. This position will be responsible for supporting program management (PM) to include direct engagement with the program team in program execution; advocating PM plans, processes, and business objectives; and the implementation of PM best practices. This role will be ONSITE, McKinney ,TX; Tucson AZ; Huntsville, AL; or Andover, MA Please note this role is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience with program risk and opportunity (R&O) management process
Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Estimate at Completes (EACs), and/or Integrated Master Plan or Schedule (IMP/IMS)
The ability to obtain and maintain a government US Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with program risk and opportunity (R&O) process to include program revenue and profit recognition to minimize risk to the organization
Experience with Production and Sustainment programs and strategies with FMS and DCS Contracts
Experience developing and reviewing basis of estimates
PMP or Raytheon Program Manager 6 Certification or higher.
Raytheon EVMS Certification
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with program processes, financial planning and execution, EACs, EVM, and key metrics (Bookings, Sales, Earnings & Cash).
Prior Defense Industry experience supporting the product life cycle.
PMP or Raytheon Program Manager 6 Certification or higher with ability to obtain PM Level 6 within 12 months
Experience with Program Management (PMX) Tool Suite
Proven experience with geographically multidisciplined teams.
Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interacts with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
Ability to operate independently to navigate organizational complexities and to obtain resources to move initiatives forward
Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite of programs to include Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, advanced formulas), Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Leadership and management of all program risk and opportunity (R&O) across multiple life cycle phase including Production and Sustainment
Execution of Risk & Opportunity (R&O) reporting and analysis
Perform meaningful analysis and effective communication to drive predictable results.
Regular interface with internal partners across the Raytheon business
Engage in cross-functional partnerships within a team of matrixed program managers, Program Integrators (PIs), and Integrated product Team Leads (IPTLs)
Ability to travel (international and domestic) for customer, company, and program related activities (approx. 10% of role)