Raytheon Technologies

Program Operations Manager, Development

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Production, Manufacturing, or related field with at least 8 years of experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.
  • Experience in a Manufacturing, Operations, or Production environment, particularly with PRISM or similar inventory systems.
  • Knowledge of Risk and Opportunity Management, along with Certified Account Manager (CAM) certification.
  • Proficient in managing support plans, basis of estimates (BOEs), and maintaining schedules in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead collaboration with program and functional managers to enhance quality and performance for product deliveries.
  • Ensure factory integration and manage program performance with respect to unique contractual requirements.
  • Act as the Operations point of contact for proposal developments to align operational capabilities with cost assessments.
  • Coordinate operations requirements for all gate reviews and implement strategies from early reviews for future production phases.
  • Own the Program's Operations Estimate at Completion (EAC) and budget management.
  • Present program status and operational issues during Monthly Management Reviews.
  • Support manufacturing activities with active engagement in factory environments.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.
  • Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program for educational advancement.
  • Parental leave and paid time off including holidays.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-07-27
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:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon is seeking a Program Operations Manager (POM), Development position located onsite at the Raytheon Technologies (RTX) McKinney, Texas facility. The POM is responsible for communicating requirements for a portfolio of proprietary programs across all manufacturing sites and strategic make centers. They will provide guidance on sequence of operations to help ensure that commitments can be met by working effectively across all operations and program teams. The candidate chosen shall be embedded within a development program, and will work alongside the design team, influencing hardware producibility and affordability.

This role is the primary interface between the Program Management Office (PMO), Functional leaders, and Operations factory leadership. The successful candidate will communicate across programs as necessary, to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve issues with contractual deliveries and program requirements.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead, collaborate and influence program and functional managers to support the process focused factories driving quality and performance for product deliveries.
  • Be accountable for factory integration, consolidated program performance, and unique program requirements flow down to the factories as well as contractual performance to the customer.
  • Be the Operations point of contact for proposal development and approval to ensure proposed costs or challenges are understood by Operations leadership and factories.
  • Coordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews and execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production.
  • Ownership of the Program's Operations EAC and budget.
  • Present information for Monthly Management Reviews to summarize program status and any on-going production or development Operations issues.
  • Direct support of manufacturing activities and spend significant amounts of time in and around factory areas.
  • Support execution of a program through the development and transition to production phases of a program's lifecycle. Familiarization in New Product Integration (NPI), Transition To Production (TTP), and proposal support activities are preferred.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a University Degree preferably in Production, or Manufacturing or related field and minimum 8 years or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
  • Experience working within a Manufacturing, Operations, Production or a similar environment working with PRISM or similar inventory system.
  • Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management and Certified Account Manager (CAM) certification
  • Experience managing support plans, completing basis of estimates (BOEs), and/or maintaining schedules in cross-functional, matrixed environment


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Experience participating in development program proposal process and familiarization in schedule development and status (MPS, IMP, and IMS)
  • Experience leading collaboratively with other managers in a results-oriented environment to develop solutions for complex problems that will gain desired outcomes
  • Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this would include extensive experience building strong cross-functional teams with proven results and problem solving experience that bridges production realities to financial commitments
  • Experience effectively leading, presenting, and participating in meetings and status sessions, even when having to provide bad news or when you disagree with other management and customers


What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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  • Relocation eligibility: There is NO relocation assistance for this role

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

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14,771 employees
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1922
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