Program Manager - Production and Proposal Support

RTX • Mckinney, TX

129d • $101,000 - $203,000

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Our Advanced EO/IR Sensors (AES) organization, part of our Electro-Optical/Infrared Solutions (EOIRS) SSBU within our Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) SBU is seeking a Program Manager – Production & Proposal Support for our proprietary programs. The proprietary group of MTS-related programs and customers includes development, upgrades, production, O&M support, and continuous improvement. You will oversee production and upgrade activities as well as special projects and proposals as needed. This program area integrates technology enhancements into existing products, demonstrates prototypes, and develops new products in preparation for LRIP awards.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience in Program/Project Management, Operations Management, Cost Account Management, Systems Engineering, Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with production programs, to include production processes, operations, supply chain management, risk & opportunity management, earned value management systems (EVMS), closed loop corrective actions, configuration control, financial reporting (CDRL, EAC, LRE), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or similar business management processes.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience leading proposal activity.

Nice To Haves

• Program Management Level 5 Certification, or ability to obtain within one year.
• An active and transferrable Top Secret level U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Effective communication and presentation skills across all levels, including customers and executive stakeholders.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite resources and Project Management Resources (MS Project).
• Excellent business sense to proactively identify risks and opportunities, along with an ability to resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Continuous attention to details including financials and execution performance, and thorough organizational skills.
• Technical knowledge of Electro-Optical/Infrared systems (EO/IR) and similar technologies.
• Comfortable working with traditional, agile, and hybrid PM methodologies.
• Familiar with factory depot operations, throughput analysis, and implementing RTAT improvements.
• Basic understanding of the military operations community and logistics support structures.
• Customer focused, customer relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to apply best practices; familiarity and experience with Program Management Best Practices preferred.
• Experience leading capture activities.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for executing programs and meeting business financial goals, including profit and loss.
• Set program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, implement gates and major reviews with customers, suppliers, and leadership.
• Manage all aspects of program execution, including start-up, cost controls, change management, risk and opportunity management, completion of contract deliverables, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) requirements.
• Support and present Program Performance Reviews (PPRs), customer Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and ongoing customer discussions.
• Maintain and report status of all items in workflow.
• Monitor and manage factory throughput, and continuously look at process improvements for reduced cycle times and customer turnaround times (TATs).
• Meet customer commitments, contract deliverables, and internal program reporting to include financials, quality, cost efficiency, technical and schedule performance.
• Collaborate with other program managers, chief engineers, and integrated product team leads (IPTLs) to resolve resource conflicts and optimize success across the portfolio through continuous improvements in production, reliability, factory and field test equipment, operational and maintenance manuals, and engineering activities.
• Proposal/capture manager lead activities, to include strategy, bidding, gating, fact finding and partnering with contracts for proposal negotiation.
• Manage small study projects and task orders for technology development and insertion.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees