Raytheon Technologies

Senior Manager, VSL - Sustaining Production (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree with 10 years of experience or advanced degree and 7 years of experience
  • Background in manufacturing operations or supply chain
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in project management and related disciplines
  • PMP certification preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Lead risk and opportunity management for production programs
  • Manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously
  • Coordinate proposals, budgets, and contract preparations
  • Develop program plans, schedules, and budgets
  • Establish and pursue key performance indicators
  • Analyze data to ensure compliance with cost and schedule
  • Present updates and plans to senior leadership and customers

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for new hires
  • Generous 401(k) with employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Optional coverages including pet and legal insurance
  • Parental leave benefits including adoption and family planning support
  • Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions
  • Wellness rewards program and virtual healthcare options
  • Child and elder care services support
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-06-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-KS-LENEXA-885 ~ 15701 W 95Th St ~ KIN01 W 95TH 885
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Ready to shape the future of Sustaining Production in a fast-paced environment? We're on the hunt for an experienced Value Stream professional to lead transformative programs and projects within our Oxygen and Passenger Service Units business onsite in Lenexa, KS. In this pivotal, individual contributor role, you'll be at the forefront, driving innovation as the primary customer liaison and leading high-impact Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) on large-scale, complex programs. You'll be the problem-solver of choice, recommending bold solutions to tough challenges, delivering real-time progress updates, and playing a key role in negotiating contracts that drive success.

We're looking for a visionary leader-someone who can thrive autonomously, influence cross-functional teams, and lead with strategic precision. You bring a sharp eye for detail, a knack for critical thinking, and the ability to align every decision with our future-focused goals. If you're ready to push the envelope, elevate the business, and make your mark on the cutting edge, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do:
  • Leads risk and opportunity management for programs in production
  • Lead multiple cross-functional projects at one time
  • Participate in coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization's interests
  • Lead large programs to support the development of program plans, schedules, and budgets for programs under his/her responsibility
  • Establish key performance indicators and directs work to achieve these targets
  • Analyze data and monitors programs to ensure adherence to cost, schedule and technical specifications
  • Maintain and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program(s) to Senior Leadership and Customers
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality, specifically utilizing CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), lean, or six sigma methodology
  • Identifie and address program problems and recommends resolutions to ensure the successful performance of programs in production including field service safety issues, customer satisfaction issues, obsolescence, work transfers, improvements for capacity, and supplier requests
  • Lead program work with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with the customer program objectives supporting development phase and then owning the production phase
  • Direct program phases from start of production through completion (sunsetting) of program
  • Interface with customers for program requirements to ensure successful completion
  • Manage the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs
  • Travel up to 10%


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
  • Experience with manufacturing operations and/or supply chain
  • Experience working with cross functional teams.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Engineering degree or technical background
  • Requires expert or mastery level knowledge of work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
  • May have deep knowledge of project management. Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs or systems.
  • PMP Certification


What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Autism Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • And more!


May be eligible for relocation.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

Transform Your Career

Step into a role that harnesses your skills and propels your career to new heights. Raytheon Technologies is not just about thinking big but making those big ideas happen. We provide robust career development opportunities that include comprehensive training and development programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning through our internal platforms.

Innovate and Lead

Join our team of over 60,000 professionals globally, who are not only experts in their fields but are also driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Raytheon Technologies, you are positioned at the forefront of the industry, where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking advancements in technology and defense.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

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.

Benefits and Culture

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.

Networking and Professional Development

At Raytheon Technologies, networking and professional development are part of our DNA. We encourage our employees to engage in internal and external networking events, leadership training, and diversity initiatives that enhance their career journey.

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Explore the numerous positions available that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level.

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14,771 employees
Market Cap
$32,494
Industry
Founded
1922
NASDAQ

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