USMC Production Program Manager

Program Manager

Raytheon is seeking a Program Manager to join the Navy EO/IR Product Area within the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Strategic Business Unit. This role involves leading multiple small-to-medium production programs for the United States Marine Corps (USMC), covering all phases of the program lifecycle, including proposal development, negotiations, program startup, and production execution. The Program Manager will oversee cost and schedule performance, foster customer communication, and lead a cross-functional team to achieve program objectives.

Additionally, this individual will collaborate closely with the Navy Production & Development Portfolio Manager to drive plans, processes, and business goals.

This role is onsite located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Oversee daily program execution cadence (battle rhythm), including CORE meetings, Action Item reviews, Risk and Opportunity Review Boards, PMRs, failure review boards, configuration control boards, and Estimate at Complete reviews
• Lead weekly customer meetings, ensuring clear communication, alignment on deliverables, and prioritization of tasks to meet customer needs
• Collaborate with program team leads to fulfill contractual requirements, ensuring timely and on-budget integration and production efforts
• Track project progress and implement corrective actions to maintain alignment with program goals
• Develop and manage Program Management Plans and Program Directives in alignment with program requirements and APS policies
• Define, monitor, and implement key program metrics, driving corrective actions in collaboration with the Program Management Office and Functional leads
• Prepare for and support customer program management reviews and onsite visits
• Apply disciplined program management practices, processes, and tools to ensure successful program execution
• Support domestic travel requirements, approximately 10% of the time
• Manage overall proposal efforts, including proposal development, review, and submission, as well as establishing and validating Basis of Estimates (BOEs)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Background in program management, project management, or related areas
• Leadership experience (e.g., IPTL) on production programs particularly with factory personnel and/or external material suppliers
• Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), or similar business processes
• Experience in Risk and Opportunity management
• Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints
• Experience supporting Proposal Development, including tasks such as Proposal Generation, Cost Estimating, or BOE creation

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program Management Level 5 Certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to customers and senior leadership
• Demonstrated understanding of EO/IR technology and the associated customer base and market landscape
• Department of Defense industry experience or other relevant work experience
• Experience successfully managing start-up activities, including planning, resource allocation, and execution
• Experience in utilizing program performance monitoring to identify and implement effective preventive and corrective actions across all aspects of the program

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
  Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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,…