Associate Director - Barracuda Program Manager

Associate Director - Barracuda Program Manager

Raytheon is seeking an Associate Director - Barracuda Program Manager to lead the Barracuda program, a Navy Program of Record focused on maturing the neutralizer from design through qualification testing and producing Engineering Development Model (EDM) assets, with Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Initial Operating Capability (IOC) in 2029. The Barracuda is a semi-autonomous underwater system with sensors and effectors that reacquire and neutralize undersea mines. The Associate Director will lead a team, manage a portfolio, and serve as the lead customer interface.

What You Will Do

• Provide portfolio leadership including strategic growth input, long-range and annual operating plan, and risk and opportunity management.
• Establish and maintain program metrics, define milestones/critical path, and monitor adherence to budgets and schedules to meet contract requirements.
• Set priorities for Engineering through Chief Engineer and CPT Leads.
• Serve as principal customer interface for shaping current contracts with government and industry partners and future growth into Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level support, RDT&E funded capabilities and international markets.
• Drive functional engagement, staffing, and metrics for production including risks and opportunities.
• Implement and execute RTX Program Lifecycle Model (RLPM).
• Coordinate Quarterly Program Reviews with the customer.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for autonomous mine neutralizer programs and technologies.
• Travel to customer and industry partner sites (up to 25%), and travel between Raytheon sites as needed.
• Conduct routine leader coordination meetings with immediate staff (PMs, CE, Finance, Contracts).

Where You Will Work

• Portsmouth, RI facility (Onsite). Other acceptable location: Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Learn

• Raytheon and RTX business acumen; organizational structure, responsibilities amongst programs and the functional areas, and deliverables.

Qualifications You Must Have

• University degree or equivalent with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 10 years.
• Prior P&L experience.
• Prior DoD contract experience.
• Prior program/project management experience.
• Prior people management/leader experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding mine warfare tactics and operations.
• Experience with DoD customer acquisition, budgeting, export policy, and offset process.
• Proven track record of customer relationship building.
• Leadership experience in developing and mentoring others; change management; complex program execution; staffing and resources; matrixed organizations.
• Ability to develop and present strategic plans, AOPs, technology roadmaps, and to drive execution of approved plans.
• Ability to focus, motivate, and reward teams to achieve desired results.

Security

This position requires a DoD security clearance. DoD Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) handles security clearance processing. More information about security clearances can be found on the U.S. State Department site.

What We Offer

• RTX values: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.