Sustainment Program Manager

RTX•Fullerton, CA

2d•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 ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who is eager to learn, delivers high‑quality work, and reliably meets commitments. You will maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and leadership, while building a solid understanding of customer needs and program expectations across the Program and related efforts. Lead cost, schedule, and technical execution for the program. Manage risk, opportunities, and full P&L. Drive new business aligned with growth targets and oversee proposals through RLPM. Lead a matrixed, dispersed team and collaborate across Raytheon. Includes up to 10% travel. This role requires the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision while staying aligned with the Program Office goals. This position will be ONSITE, Fullerton, CA, El Segundo, CA, El Paso, TX or Andover, MA site.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and 8 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Prior Program/Project Management Experience
Prior Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Proven Industry Program Management experience within the Defense Industry supporting product lifecycle and sustainment support services
Demonstrated proficiency with program and financial planning and execution, Estimate at Completions (EACs), EVMS, R&O Management, Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and key business metrics to include Bookings, Sales, Earnings & Cash
Raytheon Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) certification and Raytheon Program Management Level 5 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
Demonstrated experience in process improvement
Ability to synthesize large amounts of data, identify trends, and make data-driven management decisions
Familiarity with management of Raytheon procurement processes
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with RTX Global Mobility and international program processes
Working knowledge of Inter-Organizational Transfer (IOT) support environment
Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and technical aptitude with excellent business communication and presentation skills
Proven leadership experience and ability to work cooperatively across multiple levels of the organization from program leadership teams to functional experts
Experience with radars (e.g., Sentinel, Patriot, KuRFS) and/or SMGBAD system (e.g. NASAMS)
Experience in capturing new business / growth opportunities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time critical requirements
Able to navigate competing priorities and be flexible to constant change
Self-motivator who takes ownership and drives resolution of problems in a safe and practical manner
Visionary with ability to think broadly and conceptually
Existing US Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of production program cost, schedule, and technical execution to drive predictable performance
Perform risk and opportunity (R&O) management, to include program revenue and profit recognition, to minimize risk to the organization
Hold accountability for profit and loss, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and financial metric reviews
Develop, identify, and assess new business opportunities, and assign new business resources to grow annual revenue and growth objectives over the 5-year plan
Lead proposal activities through the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) Pursuit-to-Start-Up phase
Lead a matrixed and geographically dispersed team across domestic and international locations
Regularly interface with internal partners across the Raytheon business
Expect to travel domestically and internationally 10% of the time