Sentinel Program Manager

Date Posted: 2026-09-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675 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. The Sentinel Product Line is an organization within the Medium Range Air Defense Product Line (MRAD PL) containing multiple programs within its portfolio including Sentinel, NASAMS, and HAWK.  The MRAD PL is a complex program area executing work across the Raytheon business, through a key partnership with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA) and Raytheon Australia.  With NASAMS in 16 different countries and Sentinel in 20 countries, the current 5-year strategy is to further expand the global footprint.  The Sentinel PL has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Manager in Program Management .  The program manager is responsible for cost, schedule & technical performance of critical production programs within the Sentinel Product Line.  This role is responsible for managing all aspects of program execution (including proposals) financial management, customer interface, support for business growth and a collaborative partnership between multiple production sites.  This position requires strategic and tactical direction for program execution via multi-functional, geographically dispersed teams and sub-contractors with cross-business teams and suppliers.  This position will require ~20% domestic/international travel. What You Will Do Lead execution of critical radar portion of prime program Develop and manage milestones, program plans, schedules and budgets to ensure the program’s objectives are met and managed through the use of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes Support the creation of Estimates at Complete (EACs) on a quarterly basis. Support development of cost estimates, test of reasonableness analysis, and risk/opportunity assessment. Establish and maintain a strong relationship with customer.  Responsible for supporting regular reporting to senior leadership on program performance, monthly operating reviews and quarterly EACs. Collaborate with cross-business team and integrated-product team leadership to ensure the application of appropriate support resources to overall program execution efforts. Collaborate with other Sentinel programs to ensure Top-level Master Phasing and Integrated Master Schedules meet product line strategies, objectives and milestones Providing Sentinel inputs to proposals, supporting customer proposal negotiations, executing program start-up to include program Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule and performance baseline development. Developing and partnering customer proposals, white papers, statements of work and Basis of Estimates Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience Experience with MS Office tools Existing Secret Security Clearance (DoD) or ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required EVMS certified with applied experience as an EVMS practitioner, IPT Lead, EV Manager on a program Experience developing and reviewing cost proposals, developing proposal review and start-up packages for management review and approval Ability to travel domestically/internationally (~20%) Qualifications We Prefer Advanced degree preferred (Business, mathematics, engineering or related field) Knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area. Experience with RLPM, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Risk & Opportunity Management Ability to lead, along with peers, the development of long-range plans to capitalize on future opportunities Ability to manage various tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines Export/Import (EX/IM) experience or related experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organization levels, including a matrixed environment Ability to influence and motivate team members and peers Strong Business Acumen skills Experience summarizing and presenting data to customer and senior leadership in a clear, concise and compelling format Familiarity with DOD Contracts, including prior experience with contract definitization Certified BOE Developer / Approver PMX Level 5 certified or ability to obtain Level 5 certification within the first year 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. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available This