Senior Program Manager - EO/IR (Onsite)

RTX • McKinney, TX

1d • 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. The Advanced Electro Optics Group in Raytheon Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit seeks a dynamic Senior Program Manager for fast paced DARPA-type programs in McKinney, TX. You will support and/or lead the execution of next generation technology programs, build relationships with customers and our technical teams, and help us grow. The role has a quick pace and requires excellent communication and a healthy mix of technical, managerial, business, and soft skills. Additionally, you'll constructively add to our creative, collaborative culture, while positioning yourself for future career growth. You will primarily lead small, cross-functional teams executing current contracts, support and lead capture activities including proposals, win strategies, cost estimating approach and analysis, and gate reviews. Further responsibilities include developing and communicating strategy and tactics to reduce cost, improve quality, increase performance and reliability, and improve overall competitiveness of the RI&S product lines. This role requires experience in engineering, physics, or another hard science plus basic knowledge in one or more of the following: Physics / Optics / Lasers / Digital Focal Planes. You don’t have to be the expert, but you need to know the language.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience in program management or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance with use of program management tools such as Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), EAC’s, financial forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), Risk and Opportunity management, or similar business processes
• Program Management or leadership experience
• Proposal development experience such as BOEs, technical write-ups, and/or Gate presentations
• An active and transferable 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

• STEM degree
• Program Management Level 5 Certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Customer relationship building and collaboration abilities
• Strong communication and team building skills
• Ability to operate independently while retaining a larger company focus
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with time critical requirements
• A strong sense of curiosity, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills to find answers to daily issues
• Experience working with electro optics or ladar
• Experience working with Government research laboratories
• Experience with capture/growth activities and execution of development programs

Responsibilities

• Profit and Loss responsibility for approximately $3M to $20M in annual revenue
• Directly interface with customers and suppliers
• Responsible for successful program execution (cost, schedule, and technical performance) and capture of new business while adhering to Raytheon policies and procedures
• Responsible for customer interface (both internal and external) and customer relationship building including shaping new opportunities
• Interface with teams across multiple Raytheon sites
• Regular interface with upper management and all functional areas including but not limited to Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain and EX/IM
• Travel domestically and/or internationally (once per month, dependent on program requirements)

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level