Raytheon
ProgramOperationsManager
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“Program Operations Manager at Raytheon. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management. Lead, collaborate and influence driving quality and performance for program deliverables. Accountable for factory integration, consolidated program performance”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet program commitments; Driving quality and performance for program deliverables; Consolidated program performance; Summarizing program status and any on-going production issues
Industry & Context.
Collaborate and resolve any conflicts within Program Operations
Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, Secret - Current Security Clearance, Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, Requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas, closed areas, Requires full time on plant site support, 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
Minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, Minimum 3 years of experience working within a Manufacturing, Operations, and/or Production environment, Active and transferable Secret U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, Ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date
Nice to Have
Earned Value Management System Certified with CAM experience in support of fixed price and/or cost-plus contract types, Capital Planning, Cost Reduction Strategy and/or Constraints Management experience, Understanding of manufacturing tool sets from integration through delivery of product (DD250), Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment, Experience managing manufacturing plans and maintaining schedule in cross-functional, matrixed environment
What You'll Do.
collaborate and influence driving quality and performance for program deliverables
Accountable for factory integration
consolidated program performance
Communicate across multiple program efforts
Manage coordination and execution of program schedules
Ownership of Program Operation's Estimate at Completion (EAC’s) and budget
Define clear operational schedules
Prepare and present information for Gate reviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Primary interface between Program Office Integrated Program Leadership Team and Factory Leadership Team; Collaborate with Program Management and be the liaison to the SMCs; Leading, influencing and briefing across all levels of the organization; Communicate across multiple program efforts; Manage coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and other functional areas
Communication Scope
Briefing across all levels of the organization; Communicating all Program requirements; Presenting information for Gate reviews, Weekly and/or Monthly Management Reviews
Process & Methodology
Program Operations planning, Estimate at Completion (EAC’s) and budget management, Define clear operational schedules, priorities and goals, Prepare and present information for Gate reviews, Weekly and/or Monthly Management Reviews
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-22 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807 **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:** Secret - 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. This Program Operations position is the primary interface between the Program Office Integrated Program Leadership Team and the Factory Leadership Team, responsible for communicating all Program requirements to the Strategic Make Centers (SMCs) and manufacturing sites. This Individual will collaborate with 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 for a technically complex, high dollar value weapon system spanning multiple contracts. Requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas, closed 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
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