Patriot GEM-T Capacity & Growth Program Operations Manager - Andover, MA

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: Confidential

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking an experienced Program Operations Manager with a proven track record of driving capital investment, capacity growth, and operational performance to support the Patriot GEM-T Product Line. This role will provide strategic leadership for factory capacity expansion, capital investment, and Make/Buy/Where decisions to enable production ramp and meet current and long-term program requirements.

Develop and execute the external test equipment strategy, aligning supplier capabilities, capacity, investment requirements, and readiness with current and future production demand. Lead make/buy/where strategies and assessments, balancing cost, capacity, capability, supply chain risk, and strategic sourcing considerations to optimize the supply base and ensure long-term production readiness. Lead Critical Rate Items (CRIs) focused on improving first-pass yield, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to identify and eliminate process drivers while integrating improvement initiatives into the technology roadmap. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve cost and schedule performance, identifying Risks and Opportunities, and driving corrective actions to achieve program and business commitments. Participate in CORE projects to enhance Operations & Supply Chain performance and continuous improvement. Use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to ensure business area and program success. Influence team decisions and outcomes by providing strategic direction, leveraging cross-functional partnerships, and aligning stakeholders to achieve business and program objectives. Manage multiple conflicting priorities by balancing business requirements, program commitments, resource constraints, and emerging risks to drive timely and effective decisions. Lead execution in coordination with the Missile GEM-T Product Line to expand supply base capacity in alignment with Long Range Planning (LRP), drive cost reduction initiatives, and reduce overall cycle time to improve production readiness and program performance.

You Must Have: Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience. Defense or Aerospace experience in Supply Chain, Operations or Manufacturing role. Experience with budget management, proposals, and/or finance. ERP/MRP experience such as SAP or equivalent system. The ability to