Program Operations Manager Patriot

RTX • Andover, MA

1d • Onsite

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.
Raytheon has an immediate need for a Program Operations Manager (POM) for our Patriot sustainment programs in Andover, Massachusetts. The individual will be responsible for alignment across the entire portfolio. Repairs are done in Andover, numerous vendor, El Paso, and Letterkenny. Tasks include, but are not limited to, factory schedule alignment, root cause and corrective action implementation, EAC’s, Core Control Room accountability, strategies on make/where decisions, escalation and S&OP planning. This position will provide professionals with opportunities to grow their skills in operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership. This individual will be responsible for coordinating with the programs, Manufacturing Work Centers, and other Functional Partners to ensure successful on time integration of the material and labor efforts necessary to support sustainment and shelf health of all Patriot partners.
This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around Andover factory areas. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles. Successful candidate will drive the overall management and participation in all phases of program development from capture and proposals thru development, execution, and close-out. Duties also include, but are not limited to: primary interface across all operation value streams, lead Operations role for implementing engineering change orders, presenting reports to the Customer and Directors representing his/her IPT team and operations performance, the overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements, lead Operations through IPDS Gate processes and developing Manufacturing Plans, and supporting quarterly EAC’s.

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 experience
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and how to leverage information from material receipt through DD250 within a defense contracting organization.
• Experience in capital planning (development), MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Assessments, Make/Buy/Where process.
• EVMS L2 Certification or ability to learn.
• CORE/Six Sigma experience
• Knowledge of using IPDS (Integrated Product Development System) and create and manage a complex IMS using Microsoft Project processes.
• Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility
• Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this includes extensive experience building strong cross-functional teams with proven results.
• Experience with Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews and approval via common Product Data Management (PDM)
• Experience with transition of programs from design to manufacturing.
• Ability to lead collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive a results and breakdown barriers

Responsibilities

• Partner with all Andover, El Paso, Letterkenny Operational leads, as well as Buyers and MPM’s for all vendor repairs
• Provide mentorship, guidance and leadership to team of 3+ individuals
• Work with Program and Manufacturing Engineering to support efficiently and effectively repairing returned items in support of customer needs
• Managing the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering, and other functional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Manufacturing Operations strategies and utilize CORE/R6Sigma best practices.
• Lead the effort to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Completing Estimate at Completion (EAC’s).
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally as required

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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level