Shipboard Missiles Business Operations Manager

Business Operations Manager

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.

Shipboard Missiles has an opening for a Business Operations Manager position that will report to the Vice President of Shipboard Missiles. This role works closely with the Shipboard Missiles Leadership Team to lead strategic projects, drive the business cadence, facilitate executive communications, and support the overall health of the portfolio. Fully integrated into the day-to-day business operations and long-term strategic direction, this highly visible role requires a high level of creativity, innovation, and initiative. Success in this position depends on strong attention to detail, the ability to respond quickly to evolving business needs, and the ability to develop solutions to complex challenges.

This position is designed to be a short-term assignment (18-24 months) and serves as a development opportunity for a future program manager.

This is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ. Relocation Assistance is NOT available currently.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare and manage executive-level communications for the Shipboard Missiles SSBU.
• Coordinate, plan, and execute strategic internal and external engagements, including customer visits, leadership events, and key stakeholder meetings.
• Promote and support the adoption of the latest digital transformation (DT) tools and collaborative environments to enhance team-wide communication, data sharing, and knowledge management.
• Manage and drive the day-to-day business cadence (battle rhythm) of the SSBU portfolio to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Facilitate strategic discussions with cross-functional teams to support major milestones and long-term planning.
• Track contract deliverables and ensure timely, accurate reporting to program leadership.
• Set budgetary guidelines and oversee SSBU overhead performance to support financial health and accountability.
• Manage budgets for employee recognition programs to foster engagement and morale.
• Support the risk and opportunity management process in alignment with strategic and financial goals.
• Capture and track program action items, collaborating with owners to ensure timely closure across all portfolios.
• Ability to travel as needed

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years' experience
• Prior Program, Project and or Business management experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communications
• Program Management Level 4 Certification, or on path to achieve within 12 months
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems
• Experience preparing and presenting Executive-level briefings
• Experience balancing technical, cost, and/or schedule constraints
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Experience developing and reviewing cost proposals and synthesizing Gate 4 and Gate 5 packages for management review and approval
• Experience supporting development, production, and/or sustainment programs, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry
• Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, management, and/or closeout
• Experience conducting international business and managing cross-cultural communication
• Product lifecycle management experience

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.
• Relocation – Not Available Currently

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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. 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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