Program Operations Manager (POM) - Naval Power

Date Posted: 2026-01-30
Country: United States of America
Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG
Position Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

About the Role

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 has an immediate need for a Program Operations Manager (POM) for Naval Power onsite in Andover, Massachusetts for the Compact Rapid Attack Weapon (CRAW) Program. This position will provide professionals with opportunities to grow their skills in operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership.

This individual will be responsible for coordinating with the Manufacturing Value Streams, and other Functional Partners to ensure successful on time integration of the material and labor efforts necessary to support manufacturing and contract schedules. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities in our Andover and Camden factory areas. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles. Successful execution in this role will include driving the overall management and participation in several phases of program development from proposal of new scope, thru capture, planning, execution, delivery and close-out.

What You Will Do

• Primary interface across all operation value streams
• Lead Operations role for presenting reports to the Customer, and internal Program and/or Business leadership representing Operations performance
• Overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements
• Lead Operations development or execution of Manufacturing plans through various Gate processes and supporting quarterly Estimate At Complete (EAC) and/or recurring cost performance reviews
• Manage the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering, Mission Assurance, and other functional areas
• Support Manufacturing Operations strategy development, communication and implementation
• Utilize CORE/R6Sigma best practices to lead development, advocacy and implementation of cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities
• Coordinate Operations bids for new development and production proposals
• Define clear operational schedules, priorities & goals for each Manufacturing Value stream, thru assessment of workload, and capacity/resources required to generate production plans, Make/where plans
• Accountable for Operations execution of all program scope in support of cost, schedule, and quality performance through issue identification, problem solving and operations recovery to plan
• Interface with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive excellent standards of service
• Lead for assessment and determination of scope and timing for implementation of engineering change orders to product

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Previous experience working in Manufacturing Operations
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and how to leverage information from material receipt through DD250 within a defense contracting organization
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES
• Experience working in a role supporting the Andover Circuit Card Assembly (CCA/CCM) factory
• Experience supporting development programs and/or transition to LRIP (low rate initial production)
• Experience with Make/Buy/Where process
• Strong writing skills and verbal presentation experience
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong business acumen with experience managing Labor task execution with budget and schedule performance responsibility
• Strong project management and manufacturing process experience
• Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations
• Strong experience building strong cross-functional teams with proven results on cost reduction initiatives, manufacturing cycle time reduction, and removal of barriers to execution
• Experience with Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews and approval via common Product Data Management (PDM)
• EVMS Certification and CORE/Six Sigma experience
• Experience in capital planning (development), MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Assessments, Make/Buy/Where process
• Knowledge of using RLPM/IPDS

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.

This position is onsite in Andover, MA. Relocation assistance is not provided. 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

Salary Range: $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 position performance.

Employment Requirements

• 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

Work Arrangement

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.