RTX · 1 month ago
ID Program Operations Manager
US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$118K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expRTX is a leading company focused on defense and security solutions, and they are seeking a Program Operations Manager to lead a classified Operations Integrated Product Team. The role involves overseeing program execution in the electronic warfare domain, managing operational costs, schedules, and quality, while collaborating with various functional areas to ensure successful project delivery.
Telecom & CommunicationsAerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be accountable for the operations team cost, schedule, and quality
Manage the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering, and other functional areas
Support Manufacturing Operations strategy and utilize CORE best practices
Lead the effort to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities
Coordinate Operations bids for new development and production proposals
Generate production plans, make/where plans, and write manufacturing sections of technical proposals
Establish key elements of strategic and tactical operation plans
Interface with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service
Define clear operational schedules, priorities & goals for each Strategic Make Center
Coordinate & develop operations requirements for all gate reviews & execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production
Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions, labor requirements and basis of estimates that match the price to win (PTW) strategies
Manage recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements
Lead Operations through IPDS Gate processes and develop Manufacturing Plans
Perform CAM responsibilities while supporting EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems)
Be the primary interface across all operation value streams
Implement engineering change orders
Present reports to the customer, Sr. Directors and VP level representing his/her IPT team and operations performance
Collaborate daily with a cross functional team in a robust matrix environment
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Minimum 6 years of experience in a manufacturing role/industry, and/or program/project manager role
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
This position requires a security clearance
Preferred
Experience working development or transition to production programs
Experience with Transition-to- Production (T2P)
Experience using IPDS (Integrated Product Development System) processes
Experience leading teams in cost reduction initiatives
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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