Operations Program Manager Jobs in Tucson, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-05-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)
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:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
At RTX, the world 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.
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 the Advanced Common Products (ACP) product area within Naval Power to join the Ultra Production team onsite in Tucson, Arizona. This role will act as the primary interface all Operations value streams participating in and driving factory improvement initiatives for increased rates, management and reporting of on-time deliveries, developing Manufacturing Plans, and provide Operations leadership to Hardware Management Teams (HMTs) focused on execution of our build plans and meeting our schedule, quality, and cost targets.
The ACP portfolio currently serves three Raytheon Strategic Business Units (SBUs) across six programs. Ultra electronics are used in two munitions acceleration programs that will require more than a 4x increase in output to meet the demands. This position will play a key role in driving execution to meet capacity increases for Ultra.
What You Will Do:

• Lead, collaborate and influence program and functional managers to support the process focused factories driving quality and performance for product deliveries.
• Be accountable for operations team cost, schedule, and quality.
• Manage the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and other functional areas.
• Define clear operational schedules, priorities and goals for each Factory.
• Interact with Engineering and other functional areas to support on time delivery
• Support Manufacturing Operations strategy and utilize CORE best practices.
• Lead throughput improvement initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities.
• Support execution of a program through the development and transition to production phases of a program's lifecycle. Familiarization in New Product Integration (NPI), Transition To Production (TTP), and proposal support activities are preferred.
• Perform in technical, program, and manufacturing leadership roles.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree preferably in Production, or Manufacturing or related field and minimum 10 years or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Experience working within a Manufacturing, Operations, Production or a similar environment working with PRISM or similar inventory system.
• CORE/Six Sigma and/or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience managing support plans, completing basis of estimates (BOEs), and/or maintaining schedules in cross-functional, matrixed environments.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience managing manufacturing plans and maintaining schedule in cross-functional, matrixed environment.
• Experience leading collaboratively with other managers in a results-oriented environment to develop solutions for complex problems that will gain desired outcomes.
• Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this would include extensive experience building strong cross-functional teams with proven results and problem-solving experience that bridges production realities to financial commitments.
• Experience effectively leading, presenting, and participating in meetings and status sessions, even when having to provide bad news or when you disagree with other management and customers.
• EVMS Certification.
• CORE/Six Sigma and/or continuous improvement experience.

What We Offer
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• Relocation eligibility - 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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