Raytheon
ProgramOperationsManager,AdvancedHypersonics
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“Program Operations Manager, Advanced Hypersonics at Raytheon. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Own the Operations EAC and budget scope including execution of full contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) processes. Communicate across programs sharing same-factory resources to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve schedule and/or cost conflicts”
What You'll Achieve.
moving from development to rapid fielding in the near future; ensure compliant deliverables that meet all Customer contract and mission requirements; achieve a successful Transition to Production; factory startup execution
Industry & Context.
resolve schedule and/or cost conflicts
The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required., U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1, full-time onsite closed area support in Tucson, occasional travel to remote factories and supplier sites, capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week, travel domestically, move between buildings and local facilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Earned Value Management System certification or experience
Nice to Have
Prior experience with factory Test Equipment development and prove-in processes, Understanding of core Raytheon Effector product technical details, understanding of manufacturing readiness assessments and levels, business finance acumen, PRISM MBOM and Production Control experience, Industry 4. 0, Lean Manufacturing, and factory automation experience, RLPM (formerly IPDS) Gate Review processes, Makeuy/Where experience and close collaboration with Supply Chain processes to ensure hardware availability ahead of need, experience with Proposal and Basis of Estimate development in a DoD environment
What You'll Do.
Own the Operations EAC and budget scope including execution of full contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) processes
Communicate across programs sharing same-factory resources to identify
collaborate and resolve schedule and/or cost conflicts
Define clear operational schedules
and goals for each factory and key suppliers via Supply Chain partners
Serve as the Manufacturing Operations lead for proposal development
ensuring costs and schedule challenges are understood by Operations leadership
Coordinate and develop operations gate reviews and execute proposed strategies to achieve a successful Transition to Production
primary focus on the RLPM Production Readiness Gate D (former IPDS Production Readiness Review Gate 10)
and influence quality and performance of Manufacturing Operations program deliverables
accountable for factory startup execution including manufacturing facilities
assembly & test planning
and factory test equipment
and budget for Raytheon’s New Product Introduction (NPI) framework alongside Engineering and Supply Chain
Participate in strategic Program/Operations planning for current development and future production
Support Operational Security (OPSEC) plan(s) execution and influence future security strategies affecting hardware deliveries
Partner with Program Managers in strategic contract shaping & execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
engage across all functional organizations; serve the primary interface between the Raytheon Program Office, Raytheon factories, and Customers; lead, collaborate, and influence quality and performance of Manufacturing Operations program deliverables; Develop, scope, and budget for Raytheon’s New Product Introduction (NPI) framework alongside Engineering and Supply Chain; Partner with Program Managers in strategic contract shaping & execution; close collaboration with Supply Chain processes
Communication Scope
communicating all Program manufacturing requirements; frequent briefing across all levels of the organization including internal leaders and external customers
Process & Methodology
program execution, cost and schedule execution, Operations NRE activities, production activities, development phase, Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, Transition to Production, Production Readiness Gate D (former IPDS Production Readiness Review Gate 10), Program/Operations planning, strategic contract shaping & execution
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-11 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A **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 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 Advanced Hypersonics portfolio has an immediate need for a Program Operation Manager for a franchise sole source program moving from development to rapid fielding in the near future. This position requires a highly skilled and competent operations leader with an understanding of program execution and leadership skills to engage across all functional organizations. This role will serve the primary interface between the Raytheon Program Office, Raytheon factories, and Customers responsible for communicating all Program manufacturing requirements and owning cost and schedule execution. Results will be accomplished through leading, influencing, and frequent briefing across all levels of the organization including internal leaders and external customers. This role will lead the Manufacturing Operations organization which might include Manufacturing Development Engineers for Assembly and Test, Supplier Engineers, Manufacturing Sim & Capacity Modeling SMEs, and Production Control. This role also owns cost and schedule r
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