NSMS Program Operations Manager

NSMS Program Operations ManagerAt 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.Raytheon is seeking a NSMS Program Operations Manager who will be 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 onsite in Tucson, Arizona.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 production and sustainment contracts. It 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 including proposals, development, production, and sustainment activities. The preferred candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.What You Will Do:Leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this would include building strong cross-functional teamsLead, collaborate and influence driving quality and performance for program deliverables, accountable for factory integration, consolidated program performance, and unique program requirementsParticipate in strategic Program/Operations planning for current production performance and future development effortsSupport Operational Security (OPSEC) plan(s) execution and influence future security strategiesCommunicate across programs, to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve any conflicts with program requirementsDefine clear operational schedules, priorities and goals for each Strategic Make CenterOperations point of contact for proposal development and approval, ensuring proposed costs or challenges are understood by Operations leadership and factoriesCoordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews and execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production.Ownership of the Program's Operations EAC and budgetPrepare and present information for Monthly Management Reviews, summarizing program status and any on-going production issuesQualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a University degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 7 years of experienceExperience working in a manufacturing environment with complex systems integration within multiple factories, multifaceted federal regulatory requirements, and/or military or defense manufacturingExperience with Proposals, Estimating, Basis of Estimates (BOEs)Experience managing cost and schedule for complex, production or development programs in cross-functional, matrixed environmentActive and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date.Qualification We Prefer:Make/Buy/Where processGate ReviewsLead collaboratively in a results-oriented environment, developing solutions to complex problems, gaining desired outcomesDemonstrated understanding of manufacturing tool sets from integration through delivery of product (DD250)Earned Value Management System Certified (EVMS Certification)What We Offer:Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.There is NO relocation assistance for this role