RTX · 1 day ago
Sr. Program Manager, Production - ESSM (Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile)
RTX is a leading company in defense and aerospace, dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead production efforts for the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile program, focusing on program execution and customer relations.
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Responsibilities
The role must establish and maintain a positive program culture to which top talent is retained and attracted
Execute daily PM cadence (battle rhythm) such as EACs, risk and opportunity management, schedule performance reviews, customer reviews, IPT/CPT reviews, program management reviews (PMRs), agile sprint and increment planning, and decision reviews to achieve contract commitments
Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements, Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM), Corporate and Business policies and procedures
Lead the program risk and opportunity process in accordance with specific financial goals and obligations
Meet contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned program(s) within contractual boundaries and company expectations
Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations, including but not limited to Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management, and administrative functions
Display strong communication, influential leadership, and presentation skills, and comfortably interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership
Prepare and manage all required product lifecycle artifacts and reviews
Coordinate customer program reviews, prepare for customer visits
Support contract proposal process to include bidding, gating, negotiating, contract review & approval, and start-up efforts for new business and sustainment efforts
Domestic and International travel required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years' experience
Prior People Leadership/Management Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and/or DCS contracts
Prior experience developing FMS and/or DCS cost proposals, and performing proposal reviews and contract start-up reviews for management approval
Prior Experience with financial analysis tools, project management tools, risk and opportunity tools and/or systems
Prior experience leading cross-functional teams (ex: Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, etc.)
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
Secret - Current security clearance status required on day 1
Preferred
Experience effectively communicating in multi-cultural settings with non-native speakers
Experience with the USN, NSPO, or foreign military customers and contract negotiations with these entities
Experience with various program lifecycle stages (capture, development, production, sustainment, etc.)
Capture experience in a government and/or commercial setting
Prior experience developing and executing capture plans, win themes, and customer-oriented strategies
Program Management Level 5 Certification, or ability to achieve within 12 months
Working knowledge of EX/IM, Global Trade, and Security requirements
Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, and management
Experience with various agreement types, to include teaming agreements, procurement agreements, etc
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
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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