Program Operations Manager

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG Date Posted: 2026-07-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG 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 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 Operations Manager to be located onsite in Andover, Massachusetts supporting the Ship System Integration and Sustainment portfolio of programs as part of the Naval Systems and Sustainment Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU). The Program Operations Manager is the interface/conduit between Operations and the Integrated Program Leadership Team. This individual is accountable for communicating schedule and cost performance for Operations deliverables across a portfolio of programs within multiple factory locations. This includes coordination of resources to eliminate barriers and operate with a sense of urgency and clarity of priority in the factories as well as leading proposal development of new programs and/or scope. What You Will Do Program focal for all manufacturing/hardware deliverables across multiple manufacturing locations. Communicates production status, risks and opportunities, and strategic initiatives to both the external and internal customers, offering solutions and implementing corrective action within a timely manner. To be successful in this role, the candidate will possess outstanding team building skills and will work closely with other Cross Business Teams and Integrated Program Teams to achieve both strategic and execution objectives for the program's hardware deliverables. Support leadership reviews including Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Customer Reviews and Program Reviews Develop and execute risk and opportunity management plans Support proposals, developing BOEs for touch and support labor, capital requirements Lead CORE projects to drive continuous improvement Lead a team of POMs in multiple locations (Andover, Chesapeake, San Diego) What You Will Learn This role will provide this candidate the opportunity to lead and manage across a dynamic portfolio of products that touches multiple value streams, program managers, and customers. This role will expand one's network within the factory value stream leads and their leadership teams, multiple IPTs, and CBTs/functions. This portfolio will provide experience executing production in development, production, and sustainment lifecycles and will require them to lead a team of POMs to support the variety of products and high volume of hardware deliverables. The individual must be willing to travel between manufacturing sites. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience Experience leading teams and resolving issues across multiple disciplines / functions Experience with manufacturing systems and tools (PRISM, PDM, WAWF, OTDH, Power BI) Experience in hardware sale process / DD250 Experience managing manufacturing KPIs Ability to develop proposals and defend ToRs Qualifications We Prefer Experience with all phases of RLPM product lifecycle (Development, Production, Sustainment) EVMS certified Experience leading or supporting CORE projects Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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. 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