Program Operations Manager

Company: Raytheon Missiles & Defense
Location: Tucson
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

About Us:

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, you - have the opportunity to - try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers.
Raytheon Technologies Precision Manufacturing is a leader in high precision mechanical product manufacturing. The business consists of multiple sites in the Dallas area with around 560 employees. Raytheon Technologies Precision Manufacturing is experiencing growth with primary focus in the defense and aerospace markets. This position is ERIP eligible.

Job Summary:

The Program Operations position is the primary interface between the Program Office "Integrated Program Leadership Team" and the factory leadership, responsible for communicating all Program requirement to the Strategic Make Centers (SMCs) and manufacturing sites. This Individual will collaborate with the Program Management and be the liaison to the SMCs ensuring that all program needs are integrated and supported to meet program commitments. Results will be accomplished through leading, influencing and briefing across all levels of the organization, including internal and external customers.--- This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas, closed areas, program areas and requires full time on plant site support. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to provide operations leadership across the program lifecycle including proposals, development, production and sustainment activities.--- The preferred candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week, travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:
Lead, collaborate and influence driving quality and performance for program deliverables, accountable for factory integration, consolidated program performance, and unique program requirements flow down

Participate in strategic Program/Operations planning for current production performance and future development efforts

Support Operational Security (OPSEC) plan(s) execution and influence future security strategies

Communicate across programs, to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve any conflicts with program requirements

Define clear operational schedules, priorities and goals for each Strategic Make Center

Operations point of contact for proposal development and approval, assuring proposed costs or challenges are understood by Operations leadership and factories

Ownership of the Program's Operations EAC and budget

Prepare and present information for Monthly Management Reviews, summarizing program status and any on-going production issues

Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

8 years of demonstrated experience to include working within a Manufacturing, Operations, Production or a similar environment.

Experience working with PRISM, SAP or like inventory system

Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action process execution

Experience with proposals, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and negotiations

Development of new products for successful introduction into the production environment

Earned Value Management System Certified

Knowledge and experience managing support plans and maintaining schedule in cross-functional, matrixed environment

An active and in-scope Secret US security clearance, including Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

U.S. Citizenship status

Qualifications We Value :
Understanding of Lean Application

Ability to lead collaboratively with other managers in a - results oriented - environment to develop solutions for complex problems that will gain desired outcomes

Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this would include extensive experience building strong cross-functional teams with proven results

Understanding of Raytheon Missiles and Defense product structures and product technical details

Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing tool sets from integration through delivery of product (DD250)

Problem solving abilities that bridge production realities to financial commitments

What We Offer:

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met (see guidelines) to receive the Referral Awarding

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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