Qatar LIDS Program Manager

RTX•Andover, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Raytheon team as an Associate Director for the Qatar LIDS contract within the Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) organization. The Qatar LIDS program is providing hardware for the country of Qatar’s fixed site counter UAS missions via a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract. In addition to the hardware to be provided on the contract, there are also multiple non-recurring engineering efforts to be executed across both the missile and radar Product Area teams. In this role, you will be responsible for execution of the Qatar LIDS contract to include Coyote effectors / launchers and KuMFRFS radars. You will lead the daily coordination and execution of the program working with the IPTs as they execute their development, procurement, and production scope. You will also be responsible for all facets of the program to include financial oversight for the development and production teams. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available This position is an onsite role, located in Andover, MA, Tucson, AZ, McKinney, TX or Huntsville, AL

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 10 years of experience is required
Experience as a Program Manager
Experience with testing and demonstration events on customer ranges and/or military equipment procurement/production
Experience with the Army or other DOD community
Experience managing programs while meeting financial, schedule and performance requirements
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

Master’s in Business Administration
Program Management Level 3 Certification (or equivalent) or ability to achieve within 12 months
Effective communication (to include technical writing, presentation preparation & presentation delivery), organization, and problem-solving skills
Effective team building and leadership skills
Experience with FMS programs.
Ability to monitor, interact and maintain execution synergy and focus for multiple diverse technical teams to support customer goals
IMS and EVMS implementation and execution, to include meeting EAC requirements
Strong financial management background in order to maintain effective EAC management

Responsibilities

Responsibility for financial, schedule, and technical performance of the program.
Coordination of suppliers/teammates for effective execution.
Multidisciplinary team leadership, internal and external program reviews, program execution assessments through direct customer engagement, proposal preparation, supplier management, and program management status reporting.
Align the priorities and provide clear direction; actively manage risk mitigation, cost savings and schedule mitigation strategies.
Serve as the day-to-day customer interface for detailed status and technical performance. Must anticipate and fulfill customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business based on sound weapons technical experience and contract execution.
Direct the performance of program task elements such as engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, contracts, finance, and administrative functions in the execution of required gate reviews and financial activities as well as program execution.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.