Date Posted: 2025 10 22 Country: United States of America Location: MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA 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: DoD Clearance: Secret At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling â 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 has an immediate need for a Program Operations Manager (POM) as part of the LTAMDS / GhostEye products area within our Land and Air Defense programs in Andover, Massachusetts. This position will provide professionals with opportunities to grow their skills in Manufacturing Operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership. This individual will initially be responsible for proposal and development activities related to LTAMDS pursuits coordinating with the Integrated Product Team (IPT), Manufacturing Work Centers, and other Functional Partners to ensure labor and schedule efforts necessary to support future manufacturing and contract schedules are executable. There will also be the opportunity to support existing LTAMDS programs with efforts related to capacity planning, capital needs and execution. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around Andover factory areas. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles. Successful candidate will drive the overall management and participation in all phases of program development from capture and proposals thru development, execution, and close out. Duties also include, but are not limited to: primary interface across all operation value streams, lead Operations role for implementing engineering change orders, presenting reports to the Customer and Directors representing his/her IPT team and operations performance, the overall management and coordination of recurring and non recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements, lead Operations through IPDS Gate processes and developing Manufacturing Plans, and supporting quarterly EAC's. What You Will Do: Managing the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering, and other functional areas. Demonstrated ability to lead Manufacturing Operations strategies and utilize CORE/R6Sigma best practices. Lead the effort to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities. Completing Estimate at Completion (EAC's) Generate production plans, make/where plans, and coordinate across organizations for transition to build activities. Ability to travel as needed. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience 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: Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and how to leverage information from material receipt through DD250 within a defense contracting organization. Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES Experience in capital planning (development), MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Assessments, Make/Buy/Where process. EVMS L2 Certification or ability to learn. CORE/Six Sigma experience Knowledge of RLPM (RTX Lifecycle Program Management) Creating and managing a complex IMS using Microsoft Project processes. Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this includes extensive experience building strong cross functional teams with proven results. Experience with Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews and approval via common Product Data Management (PDM) Experience with transition of programs from design to manufacturing. Ability to lead collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive a results and breakdown barriers. 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. Learn More & Apply Now! 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. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 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 124,000 USD 250,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses â Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.