Program Operations Manager

Overview Raytheon is seeking a Program Operations Manager to serve as the primary interface between the GMLS 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. Reporting to the RAM Operations lead, the individual will collaborate with Program Management and act as the liaison to the SMCs, ensuring that all program needs are integrated and supported to meet program commitments. The position involves direct support of manufacturing activities spanning multiple contracts with work‑share complexities between Raytheon and German Defense Industry, requiring frequent presence at factory sites. Responsibilities Responsible for all operations team cost, schedule, and quality for RAM GMLS manufacturing and operations scope Coordinate Operations bids for new factory‑facing proposals Manage the coordination and execution of manufacturing schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering and other functional areas to support on‑time delivery Support Manufacturing Operations strategy and utilize CORE best practices Interface with internal and external customers to understand needs and issues, ensuring the customers receive satisfactory standards of service Define clear operational schedules, priorities & goals for each Strategic Make Center Qualifications (Must Have) Typically requires a University Degree (or equivalent experience) with a minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum 7 years of experience Previous leadership position in a technical or manufacturing environment Experience working with SAP or a similar enterprise resource planning system Experience managing manufacturing plans and maintaining integrated schedules in a cross‑functional, matrixed environment Active and transferable Secret Clearance (U.S. government issued security clearance) required prior to start date Qualifications (Preferred) Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or Estimates at Completion (EACs) Experience with Manufacturing Data Products and Manufacturing Systems such as ICMS, MRP, Work Instructions, Test Instructions, cPDM, CABS, and DD250 process Problem‑solving abilities that bridge production realities to financial commitments Experience with proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) Security Clearance Requirements Active Secret clearance required at day one; must be eligible to obtain higher clearance levels or program access before start. Compensation Salary range: 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD. Equal Opportunity Employment RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Segment (Twilio)