Production Program Operations Manager

Date Posted:

2025-09-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX217: 465 Independence Parkway 465 Independence Parkway , Plano, TX, 75075 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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. 

This opportunity is for a Production Program Operations role within the Airborne Sensor Products (ASP) Product Line in the Naval Airborne Systems.

In this position, the Operations team member will partner with Program Management, various functions and factories to shape, develop and execute the strategies and objectives of the product line.

This role will span activities beginning with the front end of the business, supporting proposal activity and planning, through the successful execution of each contract and thru eventual program closure activities.  This position is focused on the ASP Production program. This position is responsible for the collaboration among the program teams which include the factory operations performers to ensure cost, schedule and technical performance of proposed business aligns with business area production capabilities. Also, develops business area Operation’s priorities in support of program deliveries. The chosen candidate will support activities in both the Independence location and Integration site in Dallas, Texas.

What You Will Do:

Coordination of material procurement and supplier management to include assembly, testing, trouble shooting, root cause investigations, participating in EACs. 

Drives cross-functional teams to realize significant improvements in value stream performance.  

Focus will be on executing ASP Production business area On-Time Schedule performance.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Minimum of 5+ years of Program Operations, Management, Operations, or related 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:

Proven capability to analyze and use metrics and to convey these metrics in an intelligible manner to team, leadership and other relevant parties

Competence with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and MS Project applications

Ensure proper resources are available, priorities established, and communication occurs with all Cross Functional Team members/key stakeholders

Demonstrates initiative, persistence and creativity in problem solving

Understands the value of communication and keeps the team, leadership and other relevant parties fully informed of performance, gaps and success

Experience with SAP and/or ERP Systems

Must understand configuration management and engineering change processes

Must be able to proactively identify and execute opportunities for process and yield improvement, and supportive of business initiatives

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Quality, or related field

Demonstrates initiative, persistence and creativity in problem solving

Experience with processes such as Common PDM, CORE, PRISM, APEX, and CMES

Excellent oral and written communications skills, team building, change management and team leadership experience and able to work with minimum direct supervision.

Defense Industry experience

Ability to influence development of project objectives and goals.

EVMS Training and/or Certification

Multi-site Leadership experience

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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