Date Posted:
2026-01-06
Country:
United States of America
Location:
KY201: RMS Louisville 6201 Strawberry Lane Louisville, KY 40214, Louisville, KY, 40202 USA
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:
Secret - Current
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) for our NMESIS Production business to be located onsite in Louisville, KY. This is a key role leading the Operations pillar on the Integrated Product Leadership Team (IPLT) to ensure successful execution of its contracts. This position involves supporting manufacturing activities and requires spending time in the Louisville, KY factories.
As a Program Operations Manager (POM) you will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, programmatic, and manufacturing leadership roles. Successful candidates will drive the overall manufacturing execution of the contracts, which is the primary interface between the Program Office IPLT and the factory leadership, responsible for communicating all requirements to various manufacturing sites. Results will be accomplished through leading, influencing and briefing all levels of the organization, including internal and external customers. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities, partnership with Program Operations program peers within the Naval Strike Missile portfolio and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. The preferred candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week, travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.
What You Will Do:
Manage operations team cost, schedule, and quality
Manage the coordination and execution of manufacturing schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering and other functional areas to support on time delivery
Support Manufacturing Operations strategy and utilize CORE best practices
Coordinate Operations bids for new factory-facing proposals
Interface with internal and external customers to understand needs and issues, ensuring the customers receive satisfactory standards of service
Define clear operational schedules, priorities & goals for each factory
Experience managing support plans and maintaining schedule in cross-functional, matrixed environment
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Eight (8) years of experience working within a Manufacturing, Operations, or a similar environment producing technically complex items at high rate.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Earned Value Management System Certified
Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations, including building strong cross-functional teams with proven results.
Experience with Six Sigma methodology (CORE) and/or tools such as lean manufacturing, diagnostic, process optimization and continuous improvement
Experience in verbal/visual presentations of Operations activities, plans, tasks, and/or delivery outlooks and Program-level information to internal and USG customers
Experience leading teams in cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing cycle time reduction
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.
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There is NO relocation assistance for this role
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.
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. 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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