Program Operations Manager, Advanced Hypersonics

Overview The Advanced Hypersonics portfolio is seeking a Program Operation Manager to lead operations as the program transitions from development to rapid fielding. The role serves as the primary interface between the Raytheon Program Office, Raytheon factories, and customers, overseeing manufacturing requirements, cost, and schedule execution. Responsibilities Own the Operations EAC and budget scope, including execution of full contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) processes. Communicate across programs sharing same‑factory resources to identify, assess, collaborate, and resolve schedule and/or cost conflicts. Define clear operational schedules, priorities, and goals for each factory and key suppliers via Supply Chain partners. Serve as the Manufacturing Operations lead for proposal development, ensuring costs and schedule challenges are understood by Operations leadership, Program leadership, and customers. Coordinate and develop operations gate reviews and execute proposed strategies to achieve a successful transition to production, focusing on the RLPM Production Readiness Gate D. Lead, collaborate, and influence quality and performance of Manufacturing Operations program deliverables, accountable for factory startup execution including manufacturing facilities, tooling, assembly & test planning, and factory test equipment. Develop, scope, and budget Raytheon’s New Product Introduction (NPI) framework alongside Engineering and Supply Chain. Support strategic Program/Operations planning for current development and future production. Partner with Program Managers in strategic contract shaping & execution. Execute Operational Security (OPSEC) plans and influence future security strategies affecting hardware deliveries. Qualifications University degree or equivalent experience with minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years of experience. Earned Value Management System certification or experience. Prior experience with factory Test Equipment development and prove‑in processes. Understanding of core Raytheon Effector product technical details and manufacturing readiness assessments. Strong business finance acumen. PRISM, MBOM, and Production Control experience, Industry 4.0, Lean Manufacturing, and factory automation experience. Experience with RLPM (formerly IPDS) Gate Review processes. Make/Buy/Where experience and collaboration with Supply Chain processes to ensure hardware availability ahead of need. Experience with Proposal and Basis of Estimate development in a DoD environment. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life insurance and short‑term / long‑term disability. 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts. Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, and parental leave. Paid time off and holidays. 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 Prattwhitney