Program Manager - Electro Optical / Infra-Red (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-11-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.  

Job Summary:

The Advanced Electro Optics Group in Advanced Technologies seeks a dynamic Program Manager for fast paced DARPA-type programs in McKinney, TX.  You will support and/or lead the execution of next generation technology programs, build relationships with customers and our technical teams, and help us grow. The role has a quick pace and requires excellent communication and a healthy mix of technical, managerial, business, and soft skills.  Additionally, you'll constructively add to our creative, collaborative culture, while positioning yourself for future career growth. 

You will primarily lead small, cross-functional teams executing current contracts, support and lead capture activities including proposals, win strategies, cost estimating approach and analysis, and gate reviews. Further responsibilities include developing and communicating strategy and tactics to reduce cost, improve quality, increase performance and reliability, and improve overall competitiveness of the RI&S product lines.

This role requires basic knowledge in one or more of the following: Physics / Optics / Lasers / Digital Focal Planes.  You don’t have to be the expert, but you need to know the language.

This position in onsite located in McKinney, Texas.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  • Profit and Loss responsibility for approximately $1M to $10M in annual revenue
  • Directly interface with customers and suppliers
  • Responsible for successful program execution (cost, schedule, and technical performance) and capture of new business while adhering to Raytheon policies and procedures
  • Responsible for customer interface (both internal and external) and customer relationship building including shaping new opportunities
  • Interface with a diverse team across multiple Raytheon sites
  • Regular interface with upper management and all functional areas including but not limited to Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain and EX/IM

Basic Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
  • 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.
  • Experience with Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), EACs, financial forecasting, Risk and Opportunity management or similar business processes
  • Experience in Program Management or leading a team
  • Earned Value Management, Risk Management, and / or other related management tools / metrics

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with customer relationship building and collaboration abilities and proposal development activities (e.g., BOEs, technical write-ups, Gate presentations)
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to operate independently while retaining a larger company focus
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with time critical requirements.
  • A strong sense of curiosity, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills to find answers to daily issues
  • Strong team building skills to create and inspire a matrix team to a common goal.
  • Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally (once per month, dependent on program requirements)
  • Experience working with electro optics or ladar
  • Experience working with the Government research laboratories
  • Experience with capture/growth activities
  • Program Management certification or ability to achieve within 12 months
  • Raytheon CORE trained or equivalent
  • Raytheon EVMS Certified or equivalent or ability to achieve within 6 months
  • Experience in managing the execution of programs involving mission and lifecycle support services
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and technical aptitude with excellent business skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively across multiple levels of the organization from program leadership teams to functional experts and the RI&S Leadership team

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Additional Information:

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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