Program Manager

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Program Manager 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking a Program Manager for the Advanced Early Warning & Reconnaissance Systems (AEWRS) portfolio.This is a highly visible program area within the Surveillance & Tactical Radars Solutions (STaRS) Portfolio working directly with Northrop Grumman, U.S. Navy, and other U.S. government (USG) entities in all facets of the product lifecycle (production, sustainment and new development). You will be expected to set strategy, vision and direction for successful execution of ongoing programs as well as delivering new business to the portfolio. The key tenets of the AEWRS portfolio include people-centric, customer-focused execution, product affordability, product integrity, and on-time deliveries. This role is onsite located in El Segundo, California. What You Will Do Accountability for profit and loss, program execution, and EAC inputs Set program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, support internal and external reviews with leadership and the customer(s) Coordinate and align interactions, dependencies, and transactions directly with customer(s) Provide leadership and direction to a cross functional team Understand and represent customer needs to leadership Build and maintain excellent relationships with the customer counterparts Responsible for managing risk, opportunity, cost, quality and schedule performance Support domestic travel as needed 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 Leadership experience leading transition to production, production and/or sustainment programs Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes Experience leading cross-functional teams Qualifications We Prefer Program Management Level 6 Certification or ability to obtain within one year Proven success creating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers Experienced leader competencies, especially influential communications, strategic thinking, cultivating innovation, collaboration, developing talent, customer focus, and driving results Effective interpersonal skills especially in team building and customer relationships Strong communication, dedicated work ethic, a willingness to learn on the job, and commitment to being an active participant of our team and customer focused culture Experience working with U.S. Air Force or other customers on government programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external Oversight with U.S. Air Force or other customers on government programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external Active Secret U.S. government security clearance 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 Not relocation eligible - This position is not eligible for relocation The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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