NASAMS Senior Program Manager (Qatar)

Date Posted:

2024-08-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RTX99: RTN Remote, Texas

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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 National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) Program Team has an exciting opening for a new role, as the Senior Program Manager, you will be supporting Qatar NASAMS, working closely with the Qatari Emiri Air Defense Forces (QEADF) and with our key OCONUS subcontractor, Kongsberg Air Defense (KDA). In partnership with the Short & Medium Range Air Defense Systems Product Area.

Raytheon’s Land and Air Defense Systems (L&ADS) Strategic Business Unit has delivered NASAMS systems to our partner nation, Qatar and have started a transitioning into operations & sustainment with opportunities for product modernization. You will report to the Middle East North Africa (MENA) NASAMS Program Director under the Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) Directorate, and act as the main point of contact for Qatar NASAMS follow through efforts.

As the Program Manager you will partner with the in-country Program Director to implement an integrated approach to Qatar NASAMS. Your role will be highly visible and interface daily with the MRAD Directorate and across regionally based functions and CONUS based product areas.

In this role you will be responsible for cost, schedule and performance for the assigned contracts, capture/growth efforts by creating and maintaining customer intimacy and cross functional teamwork at speed while ensuring compliance. This position will lead program and product line teams for modernization, warranty, after sales support, repair & return and technical assistance efforts, and manages with authority over cost, schedule, and performance of these assigned scope areas to ensure results.

In addition, you will be expected to assist the MENA Program Director to prepare EACs and Program Review packages and maintain the program infrastructure. You will work across all Raytheon functional organizations, Raytheon off-sites, and international partners to staff the program and ensure the timely start-up and delivery of products and services in accordance with the contract(s).

This role will be in Doha, Qatar and will be a 2-year international assignment with additional compensation.

Ability to travel internationally (up to 25%) as needed.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for understanding and communicating the subcontractor implementation schedule to the KDA Program Manager to ensure that delivery commitments are met.
• Act as the primary operational PoC to QEADF (at the Lieutenant level) for all activities related to NASAMS Tactical Operations in Qatar. This includes but is not limited to provided procurement guidance to the End User, sustainment support, technical troubleshooting and resource allocation decisions.
• Provide daily oversight/direction to the in-country team (site leads warranty/logistics manager, quality, and technical leads) to ensure maximum operational readiness for QEADF.
• Develop an excellent rapport and partnership with the major OCONUS subcontractor KDA, serving as the primary interface between the NASAMS program office and subcontractor program key team members
• Maintain accountability for facilitating all actions to closure, ensuring Raytheon and subcontractor questions or concerns are promptly addressed
• Support contract proposal process to include bidding, gating, negotiation, contract definitization, and start-up efforts
• Ensure subcontract commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance are met, proactively communicating any issues or deviations to the Program Director
• Support a program organizational culture aligned with company vision and values.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignment including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience,