UTMD Ops Lead at RTX Canada

Andover, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

298800.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Leadership, Program Management, Financial Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, MRP, Kinaxis, SAP, PRISM, Workforce Planning, Budget Management, Risk Management, Talent Development, Supplier Management, CORE Methodology, Technical Proposal Writing

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Date Posted: 2026-06-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG 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. 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. The Raytheon Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Business Unit is seeking an Operations Associate Director to lead the Upper Tier Missile Defense (UTMD) Portfolio within our Strategic Sensors and Precision Strike Portfolio. Reporting directly to the Strategic Sensors and Precision Strike OSC Director, you will lead a team to develop and execute strategies that enable execution of production & transition to production programs. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and foster continuous improvement. This role involves prioritizing and executing quickly across multiple programs and suppliers, interfacing with factory and engineering stakeholders, business unit executives, program leaders, and supplier leadership. You will set the strategy and management for operations execution, while forecasting financial performance to support AOP commitments. Additionally, you will manage functional teams indirectly to ensure flawless execution and meet contract deliverables. *This position is contingent upon contract award* What You Will Do Leadership: Lead a team of salaried employees, providing high-quality, on-time communication and coordination with leadership teams across UTMD, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Engineering. Generate production and sustainment plans, make/where plans, and write manufacturing sections of technical proposals. Planning and Development: Develop workforce plans and forecasts, employee training programs, capital plans, and control direct and indirect expenses. Ensure the enforcement of company policies and procedures. Financial Management: Manage ownership for EAC and budgets for Operations. Evaluate and generate risks and opportunities in alignment with programs and functions. Strategic Initiatives: Lead strategic initiatives and collaborate with other functions to achieve company goals and improvement targets. Implement CORE to drive lasting improvement across the portfolio. Talent Development: Develop talent effectively through performance and career development. Lead by example and create a culture of trust, respect, accountability, speed, collaboration, and innovation. Supplier Management: Work with the UTMD Supply Chain lead to Drive long-term strategies to ensure alignment with program goals, addressing cost/price/schedule challenges, and developing plans to address concerns. Communication: Brief senior leadership on strategies and execution progress toward achieving objectives. Support team members understanding of the importance of their impact on long-term viability and profitability. Organizational Development: Work hand in hand with OSC counterparts to evolve the combined Operations & Supply Chain organization. Develop staffing solutions to respond to high business agility. Develop AOP, LRP, and EACs for Operations. Align strategies and actions to execute the LRP and secure future franchise business. Communicate facts with supporting data and develop plans to address concerns raised by the programs. Build relationships with Functional and Program Managers, Directors, & Vice Presidents (or equivalents) to negotiate difficult situations both internally and externally. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience. Minimum 8 years experience in Program Management, Operations Leadership, Finance, and/or Supply Chain Management. Experience using manufacturing or enterprise planning tools such as MRP (Kinaxis/ SAP/PRISM). 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. 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 Qualifications We Prefer Experience with MDA & MDA Programs. Experience developing and executing competitive bids and proposals. Experience with Development/Transition to Production programs. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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Responsibilities

Lead the Upper Tier Missile Defense (UTMD) portfolio to develop and execute production and transition strategies. Manage financial performance, workforce planning, and supplier alignment to meet contract deliverables and company goals.