Senior Program Operations Manager, NGSR (Tucson,… at RTX · Huntsville

Senior Program Operations Manager, NGSR (Tucson, Andover, McKinney, or Huntsville) Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09 Date Posted: 2026-05-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09 Position Role Type: Hybrid 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world 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. The Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) organization within the Short and Medium Range Ground Based Air Defense (SMGBAD) Sub-Strategic Business Unit is seeking a Senior Program Operations Manager to lead Operations Growth and Strategy activities for the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI) portfolio. NGSRI is a fast‑paced, critical competitive effort, and this role will lead operations strategy within a matrixed cross-functional team while navigating a dynamic and highly complex environment. The Senior Program Operations Manager is responsible for shaping, executing, and integrating Ops strategies across areas of growth, proposal development, prototyping, and Transition to Production (TTP) programs — including preparation for Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). This position requires strong leadership, strategic foresight, and the ability to influence program objectives across multiple product lines and functions without direct oversight. What You Will Do Own Ops proposal, growth, and strategy development through TTP, ensuring successful capture and profitability of future NGSRI business. Collaborate with Program Leadership Team, POMs and MPMs supporting the NGSRI portfolio, ensuring effective integration into execution strategies. Execute Ops proposal development, including task descriptions, BOEs, IMS and standard structure development, factory strategies, manufacturing planning, and other strategic initiatives. Support make/where plans, ensuring best source of supply to maintain affordability and capacity throughout the program lifecycle. Act as primary Ops interface with program customers, peers, and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency, and high service standards. Develop and coordinate Ops inputs for gate reviews and support approved strategies in partnership with the execution teams. Provide overall leadership of the operations process development from manufacturing, test, and producibility. Support capital planning, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, and long‑range planning activities. Demonstrate strong business acumen in managing budget, schedule, and resource plans. Deliver clear verbal and visual presentations to internal stakeholders and U.S. Government customers. Participate in TDP reviews and approvals using common PDM systems. Drive cross‑functional collaboration to remove barriers, align teams, and achieve program objectives. Develop competitive bids and proposals in partnership with supply chain, manufacturing and other cross-functional organizations. Qualifications 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. Experience leading teams in a matrixed organization. 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. Qualifications We Prefer Strong communication, interpersonal, and influence skills. Experience developing executive level presentations and briefing business leadership. Experience working with external customers and all levels of internal leadership. Proven ability to lead cost‑reduction and process‑improvement initiatives. Experience with Six Sigma/CORE tools and methodology. 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. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available. 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. 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm We Are RTX 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. 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