Sr. Manager, Project Mgmt. - SM3, Business Operations

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Standard Missile 3 Portfolio has an opening for a Business Operations Manager position that will report to the Executive Program Director of the Standard Missile 3 Portfolio. This position will provide team leadership among the program office, assigned integrated product teams, and cross product teams. This position is on-site in Tucson, AZ. The business operations manager is responsible for program integration, coordination, and control and direct engagement with the program team and functional partners, in pursuit of day-to-day program execution & monthly business review; advocating program management (PM) plans, processes, and business objectives; and the implementation of best practices. This is an onsite position at Tucson, AZ facility

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience
Prior program and project management experience
Prior experience with financial analysis tools, project management tools and/or systems
Prior experience with leading and managing
Prior experience working cross functionally (i.e.: Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance etc.)
Prior experience balancing technical, cost, and/or schedule constraints

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and reviewing cost proposals and synthesizing Gate 4 and Gate 5 (IPDS) packages for management review and approval
Program Management Level 4 Certification, or on path to achieve within 12 months
Prior experience supporting development, production, and/or sustainment programs, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry
Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, management, and/or closeout
Experience conducting international business and managing cross-cultural communication
Product lifecycle management experience

Responsibilities

Prepare the SM3 Portfolio communication messaging for delivery to the Shipboard Missile SSBU & Naval Power Leadership Team
Coordinate, plan, and manage strategic meetings for the SM3 Portfolio such as Town Halls, All Hands, skip levels, and key customer engagements.
Develop and manage product area webpage on classified network for ease of data mining
Manage and drive day-to-day program execution cadence (battle rhythm) of the portfolio
Ensure Top-level Master Phasing Schedule (MPS) and the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) meet program strategies, objectives, and milestones.
Facilitate discussions across the program team to develop program strategies toward major milestones.
Coordinate and manage critical chain for upcoming Portfolio/SSBU milestones.
Coordinate customer program reviews, prepare for customer visits.
Ensure contract deliverables status is tracked and regularly reported to program leadership
Develop and maintain Program Management Plans and Program Directives, consistent with program requirements and Raytheon policies.
In the absence of the program manager, is responsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned program(s) within contractual boundaries and company expectations.
Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations (typically organized into integrated product teams (IPTs) and/or cross product teams (CPTs)) including but not limited to Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management (CDRL support), and administrative functions.
Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
Set budgetary guidelines and directs the performance of Portfolio Overhead allocation
Support the program risk and opportunity process, in accordance with specific financial goals and obligations
Execute daily program management and cadence such as risk review boards, customer reviews, IPT/CPT reviews, failure review boards, program management reviews (PMRs), staffing reviews, and decision reviews to achieve contract commitments.
Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements and Raytheon’s Lifecycle Product Management (RLPM), such as gate reviews and the GEM tool, the program earned value management system (EVMS), and both corporate- and business-level policies and procedures
Capture and track program action items and work with action owners to ensure timely satisfactorily closure of actions across Shipboard portfolios
Identify and implement key program assessments and metrics to lead development of situational awareness charts and performance assessments that enable program success drivers by program leadership teams
Ability to confidently interface and influence at all levels within the organization
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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