RAM Block 2C Program Manager (PM)

Date Posted: 2026-11-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807 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: DoD Clearance: Secret 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. 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 contributes more than a century of engineering excellence to support U.S. and allied defense missions. Within Naval Power, the Systems & Sustainment organization develops, modernizes, and sustains advanced maritime weapon systems—including the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) franchise—ensuring our customers stay ahead of evolving threats. The Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program is one of the Navy’s most critical ship self‑defense capabilities. The Block 2C effort represents the next evolution in the franchise, delivering improved performance through hardware and software modernization across the missile and launcher system.  The RAM Block 2C Development Program Manager leads the execution of the active Block 2C development effort under the RAM Design Agent (DA) contract, currently progressing through Design Verification Test (DVT) and preparing for Critical Design Review (CDR), qualification activities, planned flight tests, and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). This role serves as the accountable leader for program cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, customer engagement, and cross‑functional team alignment. You will ensure disciplined execution consistent with Naval Power, RTX, and customer expectations as the program advances through critical design and test milestones. You will partner extensively across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and the broader RAM portfolio leadership to ensure the successful maturation of this next‑generation capability. This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ. What You Will Learn Broader RAM franchise strategy and portfolio integration. NAVSEA, international customer interfaces, and cooperative program dynamics. RTX business rhythms, AOP processes, and cross‑functional collaboration structures. What You Will Do Execution Leadership Lead day‑to‑day execution of the RAM Block 2C development program, ensuring on‑schedule progress through DVT, CDR, qualification test events, flight tests and ECP. Maintain disciplined program execution using EVMS, EAC development, and rigorous performance tracking. Drive closure of technical actions, requirement maturation, and design verification to enable milestone readiness. Cross‑Functional Integration. Coordinate across engineering, supply chain, operations, and quality to ensure material readiness, hardware buildups, and test preparations. Maintain alignment to program processes, contractual requirements, mission assurance standards, and export/import compliance. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Represent the program in internal and external reviews including PMRs, SETR events, and Steering Committee meetings. Provide clear, concise, data‑driven communication to leadership, customers, and partners regarding program health, risks, and opportunities. Financial & Risk Management Lead program forecasting, variance analysis, EV performance, and risk and opportunity management. Ensure adherence to baseline commitments while implementing mitigation strategies that maintain program stability. Team Leadership Oversee a cross‑functional team of ~40 matrixed and direct contributors, establishing clarity in priorities, responsibilities, and execution expectations. Mentor IPT leads, fostering development of future leaders within the RAM organization. Uphold a culture of accountability, collaboration, and disciplined execution.   Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Leadership experience in development programs involving hardware, firmware, or software lifecycle phases. Experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams and managing complex development schedules. Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), program financials, Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, and risk management. Experience preparing and leading major program reviews. Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret 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 Knowledge of missile and launcher development and the RAM system architecture. Experience executing medium‑to‑large development programs with matrixed staffing. Experience supporting or leading flight test events. Experience with U.S. Navy, German Navy, or international defense customers. Program management or EVMS certification. Str