Tomahawk Test Equipment Program Manager

RTX

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. Raytheon is seeking a Test Equipment Program Manager (PM) for the Tomahawk portfolio. Reporting to the Tomahawk Execution Director, the Capacity Program Manager will manage the strategy and execution of all efforts associated with modernizing and maintaining Tomahawk test equipment. The Test Equipment PM will be a part of the portfolio leadership team that is responsible for achieving the highest combined production and recertification rates in the history of the Tomahawk program. The quickly expanding customer base, both DoD and FMS, and the need for increased inventories, is driving a demand signal that will almost quadruple the current throughput expectation of the Tomahawk factories and supply base. The Test Equipment PM will be part of the Execution & Growth Portfolio that includes Munitions Acceleration, FMS & Flight Test Growth and Proposal Management efforts. The TE PM will work hand in hand with the Tomahawk Production & Development organizations. This position requires proficiency in leading dynamic, cross-functional teams, managing high visibility efforts, and driving communication of project goals, objectives, decisions, and results to team members, customers, and leadership. The Test Equipment PM will be responsible for regular senior customer interfaces as well as key partner & supplier interactions. The Test Equipment PM is responsible for removing barriers and defining solutions that support the overall program. This position will work across all Raytheon functional organizations, Raytheon off-sites, and supply base partners to staff the program and ensure the timely start-up and delivery of products and services in accordance with the contract(s). This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility. Relocation assistance is NOT available currently.

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/project management 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
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

• Raytheon Program Management certification at level 4, or ability to achieve within 6 months.
• Experience working government programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external, including Industry Partners.
• Experience with the USN, NAVSEA, NAVAIR customer community and contract negotiations with these entities.
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams preferably in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Leadership experience in either an IPT organizational structure and/or a iPL (integrated Program Leadership) construct.
• Strong proficiency in partnering with matrixed organizations.
• Proven track record of customer relationship building.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Working knowledge of EX/IM, EVMS and Security requirements.
• Prior experience supporting development, production, and/or sustainment programs, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, and management.
• Proficiency with RTX Program Management tools or similar program management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and accelerate the currently contracted M3 Test Equipment implementation. This project is the first of the overall portfolio test equipment modernization efforts. All subsequent TE development efforts will be based on the M3 architecture.
• Develop multi-year strategy to implement the new TE architecture across all Tomahawk program test equipment. This includes test equipment in the Raytheon factories, Raytheon laboratories and engineering spaces and supplier factory spaces. This strategy will be created in partnership with the program test architect and engineering organizations.
• Build cost estimates, risk assessments and priced proposals to estimate funding needs and capital investment (to include bidding, gating, negotiation, contract definition, and start-up).
• Coordinate test optimization efforts
• Lead quarterly test equipment focused on meetings with the USN U&W RADM and monthly meetings with PMA280 senior leadership.
• Execute PM cadence (battle rhythm) such as risk review boards, schedule performance reviews, customer reviews, program management reviews (PMRs) to achieve contract commitments.
• Partner with the Production and Development Program Directors to leverage shared resources and bridge any gaps between the organizations.
• Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
• Establish and maintain a positive team culture

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level