Program Operations Manager, Growth - Hybrid

RTX•McKinney, TX

2d•$86,800 - $165,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Program Operations Manager to support a portfolio of Advanced Programs within the Operations & Supply Chain Growth team. The role develops and achieves program material delivery and financial performance objectives in a matrixed environment, interfacing with functional and program leadership. The manager serves as a liaison among Operations, Supply Chain, Growth program leadership, Engineering, and suppliers. The role executes the program’s supplier capacity strategy to prepare suppliers for increased production rates and helps resolve supplier delivery and technical concerns. It supports production efforts in a changing environment where material strategy execution is critical to program success. The position is primarily travel-based and involves working at supplier locations, with domestic travel expected at least 80% of the time. The role requires an active, transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Experience in supply chain, finance, operations, project management, and/or program management.
Experience managing supplier performance related to financials, performance metrics, and/or contract compliance.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; current Secret clearance is specified.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to travel domestically in accordance with RTX travel policy, at least 80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Operations and/or supply chain experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
Supplier management experience, including purchase order placement, proposal reviews, Best Value Source Selections, and competition.
Experience with government regulations such as FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and TINA.
Excellent reporting skills and experience leading and/or participating in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Manage and report short- and long-term cost, schedule, execution planning, forecasting, and productivity for supplier capacity investments.
Manage sourcing, capital, and capacity strategies to enable suppliers to increase production deliveries within the requested timeline.
Develop and execute risk and opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
Identify supply gaps and develop strategies to address them.
Manage budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
Deliver clear verbal and visual presentations to internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and customers.
Support cross-functional collaboration and escalation efforts to remove barriers, align teams, and achieve program objectives.
Participate in supplier engagements and reviews to ensure supplier performance against milestones.
Monitor and proactively address cost, schedule, quality, EVMS, and other performance and financial metrics.
Flow down Supplier Management Best Practices to suppliers, including risk mitigation and subcontract management plans.
Travel to key suppliers to support the program growth strategy.
Provide weekly liaison updates among Operations, the supply base, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Growth program management on supplier capacity, facility changes, and investment.
Coordinate with internal Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management teams to address technical or delivery concerns and develop solution strategies.

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.