Program Operations Manager

Date Posted:
2026-02-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WB ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING B 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 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.

This opportunity is for an Program Operations Manager (POM) role within Multi-Function RF Systems (MFRFS) Product Line in the Land and Aird Defense Systems (LADS) Business Unit supporting Advanced Development, Combat Solutions, and Warfighter Support. This position requires a highly skilled and competent program operations leader with advanced program start up and leadership skills to fully engage all functional organizations.

This individual is responsible for operations execution of early development program phases of MFRFS/KuRFS products and programs. This position partners closely with Program Management, Customers, and other supporting functions to shape, develop and execute the strategies of the product line to achieve the cost, quality, and schedule goals. This position is accountable for defining operations strategy, driving successful transition to production, providing operations proposal support, and developing and approving EACs. In this role, you will have exposure to LADS broad manufacturing footprint, operations strategy, and engineering technology developments, which provides opportunities to create solutions on critical business needs.

What You Will Do:

• Collaboration and planning among the program teams, which include the factory operations performers to ensure cost, schedule, and performance.
• Provides management and coordination in support of the proposal activities associated with production, sustainment, and development.
• Coordination of material procurement and supplier management to include make/buy/where decisions, operations strategy, assembly, testing, trouble shooting, root cause investigations, proposal support, EAC development and ensuring appropriate staffing.
• Accountable for program/business area On-Time Delivery performance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Earned Value (EVMS) experience, qualification and/or certification
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, team building, change management and team leadership experience and able to work with minimum direct supervision Knowledge of transition to manufacturing planning/scheduling concepts
• Control Account or Budget Management Experience
• Proposal Experience
• Experience today in a supervising capacity driving the day-to-day activities of a cross functional team in a healthy, robust matrixed environment
• Flexibility and agility of working in an undefined development environment where processes and procedures may not always exist
• Experience with Raytheon processes such as IPDS, Common PDM, CRS, R6S, PRISM/APEX, VM and PROP.
• Experience with business and project management tools and procedures (e.g., IPDS, EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, financial forecasts, and EAC)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate program status, issues, and resolution plans across all major stakeholders including Raytheon senior management, customers, and major subcontractors
• Demonstrates initiative, persistence, and creativity in problem solving
• Understands the value of communication and collaboration, and keeps the team, leadership and other relevant parties fully informed of performance gaps and success.
• Direct related experience in operations, project engineering or project management on development and production programs with prior leadership skills in a team-based manufacturing environment
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting to leadership & negotiation skills; ability to effectively persuade and influence through positive communications with stakeholders, team members, customers, and program management
• Broad knowledge of business systems, engineering, manufacturing, and financial systems is required.
• Experience with the implementation, management, planning, and engineering efforts associated with a manufacturing organization.
• Experience with an MRP system and production planning tools is required
• Problem solving, Leadership, and ability to interface across all functions, Team building, basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS Powerpoint)

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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

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.

Applicant must be located in McKinney, TX or willing to relocate. There is NO relocation assistance for this role.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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