Associate Director - Barracuda Program Manager

Program Associate Director To The Barracuda Program

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 Undersea systems directorate is seeking a Program Associate Director to the Barracuda Program. This mine neutralization program is a Navy Program of Record where the current focus is on maturing the neutralizer from design through qualification testing, while simultaneously executing Engineering Development Model (EDM) production. The Barracuda is a semi-autonomous underwater system with sensors and effectors that reacquire and neutralize undersea mines. The PM will bring the program through production of contractor test assets, qualification testing, production of customer test assets, and eventually Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), with initial operating capability (IOC) in 2029. The team is comprised of an integrated support structure for the operation of all programs, with an integrated functional and engineering team. The Barracuda Associate Director will be a critical member of the Undersea senior leadership team. This position will lead and manage a team and varied portfolio, acting as the lead customer interface. The role will set expectations and priorities for the portfolio, ensuring all customer needs are met and exceeded. A positive program culture is a critical element of the success of this program and therefore needs a leader who can drive this vision.

This position is an onsite opportunity at our Portsmouth, RI facility. Relocation assistance is NOT available.

What you will do :

• Provide portfolio leadership including strategic growth input and accountability for the long range & annual operating plan and risk and opportunity management.
• Establishes and maintains key program metrics, defines program milestones / critical path / tactical direction and monitor adherence to program budgets and schedules ensuring program meets customer's needs, schedule and financials as defined within the contract.
• Priority setting for Engineering through Chief Engineer, CPT Leads
• Principle customer interface for shaping current active contracts with government and industry partners and future growth into Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level support, Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funded capabilities and international markets
• Drive functional engagement, support and staffing, ensure appropriate metrics keeping and actions for production including Risks and Opportunities
• Implementation and execution of RTX Program Lifecycle Model (RLPM)
• Quarterly Program Review coordination with customer
• Develop strategic road map for autonomous mine neutralizer programs and technologies
• Travel to customer and industry partner sites including Washington DC, Panama City Beach, San Diego (up to 25%)
• Conducts routine leader coordination Meetings with immediate staff (PMs, CE, Finance, Contracts)

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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.

The salary range for this role is $147,000 USD - $295,000 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.