Production Integration & Readiness Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-09-09



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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.

AMRAAM Production Execution is seeking an Associate Director to serve as the AMRAAM Production Integration & Readiness (PIR) Program Manager within the Air Dominance SSBU of the ASDS SBU. Reporting to the Production Director, this leader is fully accountable for Lot 39/40 performance, including contract execution, P&L accountability, production readiness, integration, TE resiliency execution, obsolescence production interface and customer engagement. 

The role requires influential leadership across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and contracts, as well as close collaboration as the production liaison to the International PM team & Global Air Dominance team (Test Optimization, MYP and Obsolescence).The Associate Director drives priorities, schedule and cost performance, production stability, and long-term readiness. Responsibilities include customer engagement, production gating and capture activities, EAC management, and proactive Risk and Opportunity mitigation.

This position is located in Tucson, AZ. Relocation is not available.

What You will Do:

• Lead P&L, cost, schedule, and technical execution for AMRAAM Lot 39/40 contract.

• Primary Raytheon interface for customer engagements.

• Execute Production Gates, Capture activities, negotiations, and contract startup to support awards.

• Manage contract execution, production handoffs, and integration activities.

• Develop and manage EAC planning, performance, and PM cadence (risk boards, PMRs, staffing/schedule reviews, decision reviews).

• Drive R&O mitigation and capture strategies to protect schedule, cost, and production continuity.

• Ensure compliance with RLPM, contract requirements, and corporate policy.

• Lead PM cadence including risk boards, schedule reviews, PMRs, staffing reviews, and decision reviews.

• Direct and coordinate cross‑functional team across engineering, SCM, ops, quality, finance, contracts.

• Develop AOP goals and long‑range production strategies.

• Serve as Production Liaison to Global Air Dominance team.

• Oversee Test Equipment (TE) resiliency efforts, align with production strategy, TE roadmap & optimization.

• Manage TE spares and on‑hand posture to support delivery requirements.

• Evaluate supplier performance and support SCM in driving schedule and quality compliance.

• Provide business cases for Make‑Buy‑Where decisions and lead forward‑path recommendations.

• Lead, mentor, and develop direct and indirect matrixed team members.

This position is in Tucson, AZ Relocation is not available.

Qualifications We Require:

• 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.

• People leadership & program/project management experience.

• Experience with EACs, R&O management.

• Defense industry experience supporting hardware production.

• Experience leading large, complex matrixed teams.

• Experience with military hardware factory production and customer deliveries

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance within one year.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Raytheon PM Certification (Level 4 or higher).

• Experience managing large/complex production programs.

• Capture/proposal development, negotiations, and contract execution experience.

• Knowledge of FFP, FPIF, CPIF and other contract types.

• Aerospace/defense production experience.

• Experience with financial analysis tools and PM systems.

• Experience working within export/import policies and security requirements.

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.

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Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.   

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.

Relocation is not available for this role.

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.

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