Senior Program Operations Manager

RTX•Andover, MA

8h•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking a Program Operations Manager (POM) who will be accountable for all operations associated within the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) Program. This position will partner with a cross-functional program team and the applicable manufacturing sites (factories) to develop and execute a manufacturing strategy that supports business objectives and drives cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Program / Project Management
Experience with manufacturing / shop floor execution and resource planning systems
Financial/budgets and/or risk & opportunity management / experience with EACs
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
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

Knowledge of manufacturing processes across product life cycle
Experience with Make/Buy/Where process, Capital Planning, Cost Reduction Strategy, Gate Reviews & Constraints Management
Proposal experience with knowledge of cost estimating and TINA proposal process

Responsibilities

Partner with program and business leadership to shape, develop and execute the strategies and objectives of the product line to achieve the cost, quality and schedule goals
Drive front end of the business activities including capital strategy & execution and manufacturing strategy (make/buy/where)
Work with program and factory teams to establish accurate Bill of Material (BOM) and executable build plan
Establish an executable manufacturing plan and manage operations specific risks and opportunities
Coordinate & develop operations requirements for all gate reviews & execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production
Collaborate with cross functional teams to drive cost, schedule, technical performance
Own program On Time Delivery and development of recovery strategies as required
Interface daily with factory and program management to communicate operations status, issues/help needed, risks and opportunities
Prepare & present information for Monthly Management Reviews, summarizing program status & any on-going production issues
Maintain collaborative and responsive relationships within the product line and with functional support organizations
Support proposal activities including Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation and ensure costs & challenges are understood by operations/factory leadership
Provide functional oversight and professional development for team members
Work in fast-paced environment and with minimal direct supervision
Effectively present to audiences at all levels including executive communication
Build and lead cross functional teams/projects (i.e. operations, engineering, quality, supply chain)
Have Earned Value Certification or equivalent or obtain within six months of hire