F35 GPS Sensor Sr Production Program Manager; Onsite

United States of America

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

Onsite

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

DoD Clearance:
Secret

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon, managed by Collins Aerospace

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As a Senior Production Program Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and execution oversight for a portfolio of complex aerospace and defense production programs. This role is critical in driving program outcomes, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring supplier accountability for mission-critical deliverables. You will lead multiple concurrent production lots of a GPS Sensor Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) system manufactured through an external subcontractor, with ultimate accountability for program cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and delivery.

This is an onsite role located at our El Segundo, CA facility.

• Define program strategy, establish priorities, and align cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.
• Oversee the execution of complex production programs, including managing interdependent cost, schedule, technical, and delivery commitments.
• Strong business acumen, executive communication skills, and demonstrated ability to influence decisions across functional and organizational boundaries.
• Manage program financial performance, including budgets, cost forecasting, Estimates at Completion (EACs), variance management, and financial risk assessment.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrixed environment to drive measurable results without direct supervisory authority.
• Drive production continuity, delivery predictability, and operational resilience across current and future production requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality, manufacturing predictability, and production efficiency.
• Oversee external manufacturing partners, major subcontractors, or critical suppliers to ensure production performance and delivery.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation and recovery strategies, and lead cross-functional resolution of complex execution challenges.
• Support proposals, follow-on production awards, production rate changes, and business strategies that strengthen long‑term program performance.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and senior leadership on program performance, priorities, and critical business issues.
• Travel to subcontractor facilities, customer locations, and other company sites as program needs require.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience or a minimum of 7 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of program or project…