Program Operations Manager - Fire Control Radar Products

Date Posted : 2024-10-16

2024-10-16

Country :

United States of America

Location :

CA323 : 2000 E Imperial Hwy Bldg R01 2000 East Imperial Highway Building R01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

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 Raytheon Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) organization within the Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) is looking for a Program Operations Manager (POM) in support of the RFS Fire Control Radar Products portfolio.

Successful candidate will drive the overall operations management in all phases of program life cycle from capture and proposals through development, production execution, and close-out.

Duties also include but are not limited to the overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements, lead Operations through IPDS Gate processes and development.

The position requires an individual who will be able to exert influence on overall objectives and long-range goals of the product lines and their Program Management offices.

This position involves supporting manufacturing areas in Forest CMC in Forest, MS, Advanced Products Center in McKinney, TX and / or El Segundo, CA.

This position involves interfacing with the program office, which is primarily located in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles.

This position will be available onsite in El Segundo, CA.

This position is an on-site role.

What You Will Do

• Overall ownership of the operations process (i.e., Operations support for development contracts, Risk / Opportunity Management, MRP Health, hardware tracking / statusing, factory support, contract close-out)
• Accountable for operations cost, schedule, and quality
• Managing the coordination and execution of program schedules with Program Management, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Engineering, and other functional areas to support on-time delivery (OTD)
• Develop and execute Manufacturing Plans that align our business / customer needs with our RTN factories’ capabilities.

This includes identifying and estimating any Capital funds required.

• Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities
• Manage, develop, and lead operations proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates that align with program strategies.
• Interface with customers to understand needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service.
• Coordinate & develop operations requirements for all gate reviews & execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production.
• Implement and drive process improvements that result in a healthy value chain for development and production programs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years prior operations and / or manufacturing experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.
• Experience in proposals and / or budget management.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing policies and procedures and / or experience with RF Components, RF Subassemblies, and RF Subsystems
• Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution
• Earned Value Certification with Control / Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience. Attain Level 6 Program Management Certification within one year of start date
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM / CMES
• CORE / Six Sigma and continuous improvement experience
• Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility
• Experience with transition of programs from design to manufacturing
• Experience developing and executing competitive bids and proposals through collaboration with multiple manufacturing and functional teams

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities.

We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.

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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.