Program Director, space-based programs

RTX•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Raytheon’s Advanced Technology (AT) is an exciting, agile, and dynamic team developing key enabling technology discriminators for our Raytheon core and future franchise products and developing and demonstrating new systems and capabilities that transition to production programs of record. We are seeking a highly motivated Program Director for a space-based program. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of the Alternate Missions & Space Portfolio and is responsible for leading all aspects of program execution and growth for the newly awarded program. This unique capability will establish a space-based missile defense system capable of demonstrating an end-to-end missile defense capability over the next 2 years. The program is internally funded, so resources will be a premium. This role is onsite and can be located in Tucson, AZ, Huntsville, AL, or El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience
P&L responsibility of a program experience managing a program from development through production
Technical experience within effectors and space domain
Experience managing teams and customer relationships
Active and transferrable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining focus on delivery commitments
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and regulatory topics into clear, actionable messages for leadership audiences including a matrixed environment
Demonstrated experience managing large/complex program execution efforts in development, production and/or sustainment programs in the defense industry
Strong proficiency in developing and presenting Strategic Plans, AOP, Technology Roadmaps, and planning to senior management, and responsibility for executing plans
Experience with program risk and opportunity (R&O) process to include program revenue and profit recognition to minimize risk to the organization
Program Management Level 3 Certification or external equivalency PM certifications, with ability to obtain higher program management certification as required

Responsibilities

Lead a multidisciplinary team to include strategy development, internal and external program reviews, and program development through direct customer engagement, supplier management, and program management status reporting
Ensure successful program execution and prioritize resources where necessary and drive execution while meeting strategic objectives
Lead internal reviews and executive briefings pertaining to all pursuits to include Gates, EACs, contract proposals, negotiations and definitization efforts
Work closely with the Senior Director to establish a cohesive team that is organized for program success
Develop and nurture customer intimacy and relationships
Onsite with travel up to 50% of the time