Development Program Operations Manager

Date Posted: 2026-09-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-802 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 802 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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​ Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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. 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. Raytheon is seeking a Program Operations Manager (POM), Development position to be located onsite at the Raytheon Technologies (RTX) Tucson, Arizona airport. The POM is responsible for communicating all program requirements to the Strategic Make Centers (SMCs-factories) and manufacturing sites. They will provide guidance on sequence of operations to help ensure that commitments can be met by working across all Operations and Program teams. The candidate chosen shall be embedded within a development program, and will work alongside the design team, influencing hardware producibility and affordability. This role is the primary interface between the Program Management Office (PMO), Functional leaders, and Operations factory leadership for all the SMCs. They are responsible for strategic Program/Operations planning for current production performance and future Program production and development efforts. In addition, it may be necessary to support OPSEC plan(s) execution as well as influence future security strategies. The successful candidate will communicate across programs as necessary, to identify, collaborate and resolve issues with contractual deliveries and program requirements. What You Will Do: Lead, collaborate and influence program and functional managers to support the process focused factories driving quality and performance for product deliveries. Be accountable for factory integration, consolidated program performance, and unique program requirements flow down to the factories as well as contractual performance to the customer (MOCAS). Be Operations point of contact for proposal development and approval to ensure proposed costs or challenges are understood by Operations leadership and factories. Coordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews and execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for implementation in future production. Ownership of the Program’s Operations EAC and budget. Present information for Monthly Management Reviews to summarize program status and any on-going production or development Operations issues. Direct support of manufacturing activities and spend significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. Work beyond the typical 40-hour workweek, travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities. Support execution of a program through the development and transition to production phases of a program’s lifecycle. Familiarization in New Product Integration (NPI), Transition To Production (TTP), and proposal support activities are preferred. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree preferably in Production, or Manufacturing or related field and minimum 10 years or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Experience working within a Manufacturing, Operations, Production or a similar environment working with PRISM or similar inventory system. Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management and Certified Account Manager (CAM) certification Experience managing support plans, completing basis of estimates (BOEs), and/or maintaining schedules in cross-functional, matrixed environment Qualifications We Prefer: Experience participating in development program proposal process and familiarization in schedule development and status (MPS, IMP, and IMS) Experience leading collaboratively with other managers in a results-oriented environment to develop solutions for complex problems that will gain desired outcomes Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this would include extensive experience building cross-functional teams with problem solving experience that bridges production realities to financial commitments Experience leading, presenting, and participating in meetings and status sessions, even when having to provide bad news or when you disagree with other management and customers Experience with Missile System product structures and product technical details What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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. Clearance Information : This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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: 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 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. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms