Program Development Manager Jobs in Chino, CA (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-12

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 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 seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Sentinel Program Manager for Sentinel FMS Development. This role is responsible for driving successful program execution—covering cost, schedule, and technical performance for key hardware and software development efforts—while maintaining strong customer engagement, identifying growth opportunities, ensuring positive financial performance, and meeting or exceeding all contractual obligations.

• 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.

This position is an onsite role, located in Fullerton, CA

What You Will Do

The Sentinel FMS Development PM will oversee hardware obsolescence development and software capabilities development, as well as support ongoing proposal activities to advance business growth.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Leading execution of critical hardware and software development
• 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

You will also assist the Integrated Product Team with the following responsibilities:

• Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule
• Program Baselining
• Manpower Allocation
• 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 8 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 6 certified or ability to obtain Level 6 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 position is an onsite role, located in Fullerton, CA.

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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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