Program Operations Project Manager

Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after 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. 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. Raytheon is seeking a Program Operations Project Manager responsible for the execution of development contracts supporting multiple programs in the Airborne Spectrum Dominance (ASD) business area. This role works closely with Program Management, multiple factories, and Supply Chain to coordinate the build and delivery of program hardware in a fast-paced environment. The position includes responsibilities related to capital, IRAD, and key manufacturing technologies, with a focus on strategies to transition follow-on work to various Raytheon business units. Additional responsibilities include developing and communicating strategies and tactics to reduce cost, improve quality, enhance performance and reliability, and improve overall product competitiveness. This role serves as the liaison between manufacturing and the program office and requires regular communication with factory and program leadership to address control account management, operations status, issues, risks, and opportunities. What You Will Do Manage early program planning activities by defining key deliverables, establishing execution plans, and aligning stakeholders on scope and requirements. Oversee Bill of Material (BOM) and requirements management, ensuring accuracy, configuration control, and schedule alignment. Execute Control Account Management, including monitoring, analyzing, and reporting cost, schedule, and quality performance. Coordinate with program and factory engineering to develop the BOM structure and build plan that aligns with manufacturing capabilities and program timelines. Ensure engineering drawings and documentation are released on schedule to support procurement and production activities. Maintain BOM accuracy and Line of Balance to ensure material availability and alignment with program schedules. Interface with factory teams to assess and plan for build, test, equipment, tooling, and facility requirements. Lead and facilitate factory readiness reviews to confirm production processes, documentation, and resources are prepared for execution. Develop and manage risk and opportunity plans, including identifying impacts and implementing mitigation or enhancement actions. Prepare Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and support quick-turn proposals by providing operational, cost, schedule, and risk inputs. This position will be on-site at our Plano, TX location. 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. Experience with Office 365, specifically Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. Experience with ERP and Supply Chain Systems. Experience supporting development, production, and life-cycle sustainment activities. EVMS training or certification. Qualifications We Prefer Experience with RF components, subassemblies, or related architectures. Experience improving manufacturing process flows or transitioning products from development to production. Experience with continuous improvement methods (Six Sigma, Lean). Experience with Control Account Management (CAM) or IPDS Gate Review processes. Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret or higher clearance level or program access after start date. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definitions 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. Security Clearance: 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 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 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range prov