SM-3 IIA Japan In-Country Program Manager

RTX•Tucson, AZ

20h•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 three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, RTX offers unparalleled capabilities and opportunities. Raytheon, with over 100 years of experience, delivers solutions to help nations and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. Raytheon Shipboard Missiles, a sub-strategic business unit within Naval Power, is seeking an innovative and dynamic Japan In-Country Program Manager to lead mission-critical efforts for the Standard Missile 3 Blk IIA (SM-3 Blk IIA) program. This highly visible program within Raytheon and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) reports directly to the SM-3 Blk IIA Program Director. This role serves as the strategic bridge between the SM-3 Portfolio Executive leadership team and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Japan, directly contributing to the advancement of life-saving missile defense technology. The manager will drive munition acceleration initiatives and ensure alignment with production milestones to meet the growing demand for the SM-3 Blk IIA program. This is an onsite position at the Tucson, AZ facility initially, with an eventual transfer to a Japan site, timing to be determined.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years’ experience
Prior Experience in program management, strategic partnerships, or relevant roles in the aerospace/defense industry.
Prior experience in advanced program management tools (including EVMS, Integrated Master Schedules, and Risk and Opportunity Management frameworks).
Prior experience managing complex international programs, especially those involving supplier/partner relationships and cross-functional teams.
Prior experience with defense production processes, munitions programs, and international customer relationship and or partnership engagement

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field (advanced degrees such as an MBA are a strong plus)
Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English.
Willingness to relocate and reside in Japan (timing yet to be determined and for duration of the role)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute forward-thinking strategies to drive MHI’s production capacity growth projects.
Collaborate with MHI and its subcontractors to meet and exceed production ramp schedules.
Serve as the critical link between RTX leadership and MHI, aligning munition acceleration priorities to meet program goals.
Lead efforts to enhance affordability, producibility, and the integration of next-generation technologies.
Oversee MHI-led initiatives to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance targets are met.
Leverage advanced program management tools such as Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Integrated Master Schedules to drive excellence.
Partner with the Production Program Manager to ensure seamless progress and on-time delivery of key milestones.
Drive financial efficiency while designing innovative solutions to program challenges.
Proactively identify, assess, and resolve risks to maintain progress on critical capacity-building initiatives.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement effective risk mitigations and seize strategic opportunities.
Address cross-functional challenges and ensure all activities align with program production goals.