SPY-6 Program Operations Manager

Job Summary

Raytheon has an immediate need for a Naval Radars Program Operations Manager (POM) for our Naval Power business in Andover, MA.

This is a key role leading an Operations Integrated Product Team to ensure successful execution of the current and future SPY-6 contracts.

This position will provide professionals with opportunities to grow their skills in operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership.

This individual will be responsible for coordinating, prioritizing, and escalating with the Program Office, manufacturing work centers across multiples sites, and other functional partners to ensure successful on time integration of the material and labor efforts necessary to support manufacturing and contract schedules.

This position involves supporting manufacturing activities and requires spending time in the Andover, MA factory. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles.

Successful candidate will drive the overall management and participation in all phases of program development from capture and proposals thru development, execution, and close-out.

Duties also include, but are not limited to : primary interface across all Operations value streams, Operations role for implementing engineering change orders, management and reporting of on-time deliveries, presenting reports to the Customer and Directors representing his / her IPT team and operations performance, the overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements, lead Operations through IPDS Gate processes and developing Manufacturing Plans, EVMS responsibilities and supporting quarterly EAC’s.

What You Will Do :

Accountable for all operations team cost, schedule, and quality

Managing the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering and other functional areas to support on time delivery

Support Manufacturing Operations strategy, and utilize CORE best practices.

Lead the effort to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities.

Coordinate Operations bids for new development and production proposals.

Generate production plans, make / where plans, and write manufacturing sections of technical proposals.

Interfaces with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service

Define clear operational schedules, priorities & goals for each Strategic Make Center

Coordinate & develop operations requirements for all gate reviews & execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically requires : A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience

The ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Previous program manufacturing experience in a DOD environment

Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and how to leverage information from material receipt through DD250 within a defense contracting organization.

Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM / CMES

EVMS Certification

Experience in capital planning (development), MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Assessments, Make / Buy / Where process.

EVMS L2 Certification or ability to learn.

CORE / Six Sigma and continuous improvement experience

Knowledge of using IPDS (Integrated Product Development System) and create and manage a complex IMS using Microsoft Project processes.

Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility

Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations;

this includes significant experience building strong cross-functional teams with proven results.

Experience and Interest in verbal / visual presentations of Operations activities, plans, tasks, and / or delivery outlooks and Program-level information to internal and USG customers.

Experience with Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews and approval via common Product Data Management (PDM)

Experience with transition of programs from design to manufacturing.

Ability to lead collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive a results and breakdown barriers.

Experience developing and executing competitive bids and proposals through collaboration with multiple manufacturing and functional teams

Ability to develop strong financial business acumen

Experience leading teams in cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing cycle time reduction

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.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role :

Hybrid : Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here :

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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.