Digital Technology Program Lead

Date Posted:

2026-02-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Program Lead (DPL) in the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in El Segundo, CA. The DPL owns the planning and execution of the Digital Technology (DT) scope to support program work environment needs. The successful candidate will be the DT touchpoint for program leadership, program management teams, and functional partners serving as a strategic business partner, escalation point, and a change agent for digital transformation.

This role will work in a cross functional environment ensuring effective DT support of program from proposal and start-up through sustainment and closure. This is an onsite role and will require the individual to be based in El Segundo, CA and cover other locations as needed. No relocation assistant for this position.

What You Will Do:

• Ensuring that DT scope is properly planned and executed in accordance with performance standards, leveraging thought leadership, innovative solutions, or initiatives.
• Lead DT and Program related projects through development and implementation utilizing project planning, team building, recurring task management and formal / informal presentations to leadership. 
• Manage changes in scope and function of the DT development and collaborative environments over the lifecycle program.
• Oversight and monitoring of cost, schedule, and performance of DT tasks/projects, which will include task planning and scheduling, financial investment and forecast, and partner with Finance to ensure alignment with cost model monitoring and the tracking of risks & opportunities.
• Work closely across multi-functional teams comprised of Engineering, Security, Manufacturing, Integrated Supply Chain, Finance, as well as senior Program and DT leadership on program status and will require influence across multiple Functional Areas.
• Work with both internal and external Customers at strategic and tactical leadership levels regarding the project status and contractual deliverables including weekly/monthly program/financial reviews, Proposal Bid Reviews, EAC, AOP, Capital Planning, and DT Reviews.

• Participate in pre-proposal and proposal process by strategizing with Capture Team, Engineering, Security, and others to document functional requirements, translate requirements into DT solutions and providing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for future business opportunities and pursuits.
• Facilitating technical collaboration with 3rd parties (e.g., Subcontractors) when involved in program scope utilizing a shared program work environment.
• 5% travel required.
• 100% onsite

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or advanced STEM Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience as a Technical Project Manager
• Experience with a multi-program environment
• Experience using Agile methodologies such as: (e.g. Disciplined Agile, SAFE, or Scrum Alliance)
• Experience with leading cross-functional matrixed teams

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Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with an executive presence and influential leadership capability with the ability to interact with senior levels of leadership – including customers, program management, peers, and suppliers
• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and a high-level working knowledge of Systems Engineering, Software de