Program Operations Manager
About The Position
Raytheon is seeking a Program Operations Manager for the Advanced Technology (AT) Alternate Missions & Space (AM&S) team, supporting a competitive program expected to transition from development to Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The role leads Manufacturing Operations and serves as the primary interface among the Raytheon Program Office, factories, and customers for communicating manufacturing requirements and managing cost and schedule execution. The manager leads and influences cross-functional organizations and briefs internal leaders and external customers. The position may lead Manufacturing Design Engineers for Assembly and Test, Supplier Engineers, Tooling and Packaging Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and Production Control. It owns cost and schedule for Operations non-recurring engineering (NRE) manufacturing activities during development, and works directly with Supply Chain and closely with Test Equipment Engineering, Quality, and Contracts to deliver compliant products that meet customer contract and mission requirements. The successful candidate will bring program-lifecycle experience spanning proposals, engineering and manufacturing development, initial production, and planning for sustainment. The role supports product development in a changing environment and collaborates with Design Engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacturing producibility, influencing the product lifecycle from development through production. The position requires full-time onsite work in a closed area in Tucson, with occasional travel to remote factory and supplier sites; stated travel is 5%.
Requirements
- A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
- Experience in manufacturing production, including factory startup planning, tooling, and test equipment development.
- Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP or PRISM.
- Active, transferable U.S. government security clearance required before the start date; current Top Secret clearance is specified, and an active clearance is required on day one.
- U.S. citizenship, as required for eligibility for the security clearance.
- Ability to work full-time onsite in a closed area in Tucson.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work on programs requiring special program access.
- Earned Value Management System certification and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
- Experience with manufacturing development processes, including New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transition to Production (TTP).
- Experience supporting proposals, estimating, and Basis of Estimates (BOE).
- Experience with lean manufacturing and factory automation.
- Experience with capital planning.
- Experience with risk and opportunity management.
- Experience with the Make/Buy/Where process and collaboration with Supply Chain to ensure hardware is available ahead of need.
- Experience across proposals, engineering and manufacturing development, initial production, and sustainment planning.
Responsibilities
- Lead and influence the quality and performance of Manufacturing Operations program deliverables, including factory startup execution, manufacturing facilities, tooling, assembly and test planning, and factory test equipment.
- Coordinate with programs sharing factory resources to identify, assess, and resolve schedule or cost conflicts.
- Define operational schedules, priorities, and goals for factories and key suppliers through Supply Chain partners.
- Lead Manufacturing Operations contributions to proposal development, ensuring Operations and Program leadership and customers understand cost and schedule challenges.
- Own the Operations Estimate at Completion (EAC) and budget scope, including execution of contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) processes.
- Prepare and present information for Gate reviews and weekly or monthly management reviews, summarizing program status and manufacturing issues.
- Support execution of Operations Security (OPSEC) plans and influence future security strategies.
- Participate in strategic Program and Operations planning for current development and future production efforts.
- Develop, scope, and budget Raytheon's New Product Introduction (NPI) framework alongside Engineering and Supply Chain.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to promote manufacturing producibility throughout the product lifecycle.
- Interface with the Supply Chain Lead and partner with Test Equipment Engineering, Quality, and Contracts leadership to ensure compliant deliverables.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
