Sentinel Program Manager

RTX•Fullerton, CA

1d•$145,600 - $276,800•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. The Sentinel Product Line is an organization within the Medium Range Air Defense Product Line (MRAD PL) containing multiple programs within its portfolio including Sentinel, NASAMS, and HAWK. The MRAD PL is a complex program area executing work across the Raytheon business, through a key partnership with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA) and Raytheon Australia. With NASAMS in 16 different countries and Sentinel in 20 countries, the current 5-year strategy is to further expand the global footprint. The Sentinel PL has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Manager in Program Management. The program manager is responsible for cost, schedule & technical performance of critical production programs within the Sentinel Product Line. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of program execution (including proposals) financial management, customer interface, support for business growth and a collaborative partnership between multiple production sites. This position requires strategic and tactical direction for program execution via multi-functional, geographically dispersed teams and sub-contractors with cross-business teams and suppliers. This position will require ~20% domestic/international travel.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience
Experience with MS Office tools
Existing Secret Security Clearance (DoD) or ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
EVMS certified with applied experience as an EVMS practitioner, IPT Lead, EV Manager on a program
Experience developing and reviewing cost proposals, developing proposal review and start-up packages for management review and approval
Ability to travel domestically/internationally (~20%)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred (Business, mathematics, engineering or related field)
Knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.
Experience with RLPM, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Risk & Opportunity Management
Ability to lead, along with peers, the development of long-range plans to capitalize on future opportunities
Ability to manage various tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines
Export/Import (EX/IM) experience or related experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organization levels, including a matrixed environment
Ability to influence and motivate team members and peers
Strong Business Acumen skills
Experience summarizing and presenting data to customer and senior leadership in a clear, concise and compelling format
Familiarity with DOD Contracts, including prior experience with contract definitization
Certified BOE Developer / Approver
PMX Level 5 certified or ability to obtain Level 5 certification within the first year

Responsibilities

Lead execution of critical radar portion of prime program
Develop and manage milestones, program plans, schedules and budgets to ensure the program’s objectives are met and managed through the use of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes
Support the creation of Estimates at Complete (EACs) on a quarterly basis. Support development of cost estimates, test of reasonableness analysis, and risk/opportunity assessment.
Establish and maintain a strong relationship with customer. Responsible for supporting regular reporting to senior leadership on program performance, monthly operating reviews and quarterly EACs.
Collaborate with cross-business team and integrated-product team leadership to ensure the application of appropriate support resources to overall program execution efforts.
Collaborate with other Sentinel programs to ensure Top-level Master Phasing and Integrated Master Schedules meet product line strategies, objectives and milestones
Providing Sentinel inputs to proposals, supporting customer proposal negotiations, executing program start-up to include program Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule and performance baseline development. Developing and partnering customer proposals, white papers, statements of work and Basis of Estimates