Raytheon Technologies

Program Operations Manager

Raytheon Technologies$157K — $298K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University Degree and 12 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with 10 years of experience
  • Proven leadership skills in multidisciplinary teams
  • Familiar with manufacturing systems (PRISM, PDM, WAWF, OTDH, Power BI)
  • Solid understanding of hardware sales process / DD250
  • Experience managing key performance indicators (KPIs) effectively

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact for all manufacturing and hardware deliveries across multiple locations
  • Communicate production status and risks to internal and external stakeholders while providing timely solutions
  • Support leadership reviews including various program reviews and operational meetings
  • Develop and execute plans for risk and opportunity management
  • Lead CORE projects to drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Oversee a team of Program Operations Managers across multiple sites

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-07-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG
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 Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon is seeking a Program Operations Manager to be located onsite in Andover, Massachusetts supporting the Ship System Integration and Sustainment portfolio of programs as part of the Naval Systems and Sustainment Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU). The Program Operations Manager is the interface/conduit between Operations and the Integrated Program Leadership Team. This individual is accountable for communicating schedule and cost performance for Operations deliverables across a portfolio of programs within multiple factory locations. This includes coordination of resources to eliminate barriers and operate with a sense of urgency and clarity of priority in the factories as well as leading proposal development of new programs and/or scope.

What You Will Do
  • Program focal for all manufacturing/hardware deliverables across multiple manufacturing locations.
  • Communicates production status, risks and opportunities, and strategic initiatives to both the external and internal customers, offering solutions and implementing corrective action within a timely manner. To be successful in this role, the candidate will possess outstanding team building skills and will work closely with other Cross Business Teams and Integrated Program Teams to achieve both strategic and execution objectives for the program's hardware deliverables.
  • Support leadership reviews including Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Customer Reviews and Program Reviews
  • Develop and execute risk and opportunity management plans
    Support proposals, developing BOEs for touch and support labor, capital requirements
  • Lead CORE projects to drive continuous improvement
  • Lead a team of POMs in multiple locations (Andover, Chesapeake, San Diego)


What You Will Learn

This role will provide this candidate the opportunity to lead and manage across a dynamic portfolio of products that touches multiple value streams, program managers, and customers. This role will expand one's network within the factory value stream leads and their leadership teams, multiple IPTs, and CBTs/functions. This portfolio will provide experience executing production in development, production, and sustainment lifecycles and will require them to lead a team of POMs to support the variety of products and high volume of hardware deliverables. The individual must be willing to travel between manufacturing sites.

Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
  • Experience leading teams and resolving issues across multiple disciplines / functions
  • Experience with manufacturing systems and tools (PRISM, PDM, WAWF, OTDH, Power BI)
  • Experience in hardware sale process / DD250
  • Experience managing manufacturing KPIs
  • Ability to develop proposals and defend ToRs

Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience with all phases of RLPM product lifecycle (Development, Production, Sustainment)
  • EVMS certified
  • Experience leading or supporting CORE projects
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally

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  • 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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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.

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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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