Production Program Management, Associate Director

Date Posted:
Country:United States of America
Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808
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 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.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.
Raytheon – Advanced Technology (AT) is seeking an Associate Director, Production Program Management to support a highly visible, complex Long Range Air-to-Air Missile (LRAAM) program area within the Advanced Effectors and Space (AES) Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU).
The successful candidate will primarily support the Customer with the production, test and delivery of production representative missiles. In addition, you will be expected to set strategy, vision and direction for successful execution focused on overall product integrity and on-time deliveries. This role is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ.
There will be high visibility to include executive leadership engagement as this is one of the core programs that drive success all the way up to the Strategic Business Unit level.
What You Will Do

• Account for profit and loss, AOP development and implementation, and Estimate at Completions (EACs)
• Create and lead a program execution methodology that provides clarity and visibility into execution status with a cross-functional team
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers and key suppliers
• Manage risk, opportunity, cost, quality and schedule performance
• Manage priority decisions that balance risk, execution deadlines and profitability
• Drive the expectation of maintaining a positive team dynamic and the development of leaders within the production team
• Ensure program performance and adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets
• Manage the contract through the Raytheon Leadership Program Management (RLPM) gating process
• Travel, as needed, to support business engagements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience
• Program management experience leading production programs or transition to production programs
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Risk and Opportunity Management
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Active and transferrable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start

• Program Management Level 4 Certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Proven success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers,…