Delivery Assurance Lead (Hybrid, Tucson AZ)

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Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 A5 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG A5 (External Site) Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Delivery Assurance Manager to manage supplier delivery performance across critical programs. The Delivery Assurance Manager will oversee the development and execution of delivery assurance strategies, ensuring the timely availability of materials and components to meet program and production schedules. This role will require strong leadership, operational expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive results. What You Will Do Execute strategic direction and performance management to achieve organizational objectives. Develop and implement delivery assurance strategies to ensure supplier on-time delivery, mitigate risks, and meet program requirements. Establish and maintain metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supplier delivery performance and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including procurement, quality, engineering, and program management, to resolve delivery issues and implement corrective actions. Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, including capacity assessments, production readiness evaluations, and risk assessments. Drive root cause analysis and corrective action plans to address systemic delivery challenges and improve supply chain resilience. Represent the delivery assurance function in executive-level forums, providing updates on supplier performance, risks, and mitigation plans. Partner with procurement teams to negotiate delivery terms, prioritize critical needs, and escalate issues as necessary. Support digital transformation initiatives to enhance supply chain visibility, analytics, and decision-making. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the delivery assurance team. Travel as needed. Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain, delivery assurance, procurement, or related disciplines; OR an advanced degree and 5 years relevant experience. Experience working with supply chain principles, delivery assurance processes, and supplier performance management. Experience managing complex supply chain challenges. 5+ years of experience working with supply chain management tools, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and data analytics. Qualifications We Prefer Excellent problem-solving skills, with a track record of implementing effective solutions to delivery issues. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or PMP. Experience in the aerospace or defense industry. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Knowledge of government contracting and FAR/DFARS regulations. 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 with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. Learn More & Apply Now! Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Tucson, AZ. Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Hybrid: Employees who are working in hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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