Senior Program Operations Manager

Date Posted:

2024-07-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MS301: 19859 Highway 80, Forest 19859 Highway 80 CMC Forest, Forest, MS, 39074 USA

Position Role Type:

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 Program Operations Manager is accountable for all Operations scope associated with the assigned Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) program portfolio. This position will partner with a cross-functional program team and the applicable manufacturing sites (factories) to develop and execute a manufacturing strategy that supports business objectives and drives cost, schedule, and technical performance.

This position is an onsite role.

What You Will Do

• Partner with program and business leadership to shape, develop and execute the strategies and objectives of the product line to achieve the cost, quality, and schedule goals.
• Drive front end of the business activities including capital strategy & execution and manufacturing strategy (make/buy/where)
• Work with program and factory teams to establish accurate Bill of Material (BOM) and executable build plan.
• Establish an executable manufacturing plan and manage operations specific risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate & develop operations requirements for all gate reviews & execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to drive cost, schedule, technical performance.
• Own program On Time Delivery and development of recovery strategies as required.
• Interface daily with factory and program management to communicate operations status, issues/help needed, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare & present information for Monthly Management Reviews, summarizing program status & any on-going production issues.
• Maintain collaborative and responsive relationships within the product line and with functional support organizations.
• Support proposal activities including Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation and ensure costs & challenges are understood by operations/factory leadership.
• Provide functional oversight and professional development for team members.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of ten (10) years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years’ 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes across product life cycle
• Experience with Make/Buy/Where process, Capital Planning, Cost Reduction Strategy, Gate Reviews & Constraints Management
• Proposal experience with knowledge of cost estimating and TINA proposal process.
• Existing Program Management Certification (PML5) or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Raytheon Earned Value Certification or equivalent or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform analysis utilizing inputs from multiple functional groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environment and with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrated initiative, persistence, flexibility, and creativity to solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present to audiences at all levels including executive communication.
• Experience with manufacturing / shop floor execution and resource planning systems.
• Financial and risk & opportunity management / experience with EACs
• Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)

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.

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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.

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