Program Operations Lead

Raytheon Technologies - Andover, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Andover, MA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Program Operations Lead at RTX Corporation is responsible for overseeing the Patriot BMC4I team within the Land and Air Defense programs. This role focuses on leading the long-term strategy for shelter production, ensuring successful integration of material and labor efforts to meet manufacturing and contract schedules. The position offers opportunities for growth in operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership, while directly supporting manufacturing activities and managing program development phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering, and other functional areas.
• Lead Manufacturing Operations strategies and utilize CORE/R6Sigma best practices.
• Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for recurring efforts and new business opportunities.
• Complete Estimate at Completion (EAC's).
• Generate production plans, make/where plans, and coordinate across organizations for transition to build activities.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten (10) years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years' experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and leveraging information from material receipt through DD250 within a defense contracting organization.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including 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 using IPDS (Integrated Product Development System) 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs