Operations Program Manager (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-04-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-LARGO-382SR ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd ~ BLDG 600

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is hiring a Operations Program Manager (OPM) to support the Largo, FL Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC). The OPM is responsible for supporting the overall manufacturing operations for a large program or suite of programs within a product line portfolio. They are expected to oversee and coordinate all operational aspects of ongoing programs and serves as a liaison between program management, project team, and factory management. This can include financial performance on the programs which includes responsibilities as Cost Account Manager and performing Estimate at Complete. The OPM will make decisions for the direction of the program related to manufacturing plans and Cost Reduction Initiatives. It is also imperative the OPM has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the production organization concerned with the assembly and processing operations, including a thorough understanding of manufacturing related policies/procedures and quality and customer requirements. 

What You Will Do
   • Execution of total program life cycle from bid/proposal through development/EDM, transition to deliver, production, and depot/sustainment
   • Work on Program Planning, Capacity Analysis, Schedule Management, Resource Planning, and Manufacturing Execution 
   • Lead Process improvement initiatives 
   • Coordinate Material Management Activities with Supply Chain 
   • Monitor and control budget: Estimate at Complete (EAC) development, analysis and presentation, understanding and use of Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management 
   • Interface with both internal and external customers at Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Gates, EACs, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and customer visits/tours 

Qualifications You Must Have
    • Experience in an operations, manufacturing, program, cross-functional, or equivalent environment
    • Effective communicator, able to improve relationships and work with personnel at all organizational levels, functional stakeholders, and internal and external customers
    • Demonstrated initiative, perseverance, and creativity in problem solving, strategic planning, project and deadline administration, and utilization of business system resources
    • Flexibility and agility to work in an undefined development environment where processes and procedures may not always exist
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Ability to manipulate and process reports and work artifacts with large amount of data
    • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance within 1 year of start date
    • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer
    • Familiarity with Manufacturing and Data Analytics tools such as PRISM/Apex, CMES, Kinaxis, and PowerBi
    • Familiarity with documentation systems such as Common PDM to validate As-Built configurations, alternates, ECNs, and change history
    • Familiarity with EAC’s, variance analysis, and Risk and Opportunity management
    • Familiarity with Supply Chain Management

What We Offer
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
    • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
    • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
    • Tuition reimbursement program 
    • Student Loan Repayment Program  
    • Life insurance and disability coverage  
    • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
    • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
    • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
    • Adoption Assistance           
    • Autism Benefit  
    • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
    • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
    • Doctor on Deman