Execution Director AIM-9X Sidewinder Program

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At RTX the world largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression creating a safer more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking an Execution Director (M7) for the AIM9X Sidewinder Program with responsibility for Production Sustainment and Capacity Expansion. Reporting to the AIM9X/JSOW Portfolio Sr. Director this leader will oversee a highvisibility portfolio that includes all newbuild weapon production contracts sustainment and depot repair efforts and all capacity growth initiatives across the AIM9X enterprise. This role oversees a fully established production sustainment and capacity execution team and is responsible for guiding ongoing execution activities across shared factory resources coordinating programlevel execution strategies ensuring alignment with longterm customer demand and advancing factory capacity initiatives that enable the programs future. The position requires proficiency in leading largescale production and sustainment operations directing crossfunctional teams solving complex execution challenges and driving clear communication across Raytheon leadership customer partners and supplier networks.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future output and readiness of one of Raytheons most iconic and combatproven franchise programs. Candidates should bring a strong execution mindset a passion for building highperforming teams and the ability to lead through growth change and high operational tempo.

**This is an onsite position at our Tucson AZ facility

**Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility

Will You Will Do:

• Lead all AIM9X Production Sustainment Depot and Capacity Expansion contracts including responsibility for profit & loss AOP and key financial performance metrics
• Provide leadership direction and support to the existing Production PM and Sustainment/Capacity PM teams
• Deploy and sustain an execution methodology that provides clear visibility into schedule cost factory performance and risk across all execution portfolios
• Build a strong team culture focused on collaboration transparency accountability and leadership development
• Drive factory throughput improvements and lead recovery efforts across newbuild production and depot repair to achieve ontime delivery goals for USG and FMS customers
• Develop and execute capacity growth strategies aligned with future demand ramps including factory capability improvements capital planning and workforce shaping
• Partner closely with TransitiontoProduction (TTP) leadership to ensure smooth introduction of new configurations into production and sustainment environments
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customer counterparts including leading regular execution updates and forwardplanning discussions
• Oversee proposal development and investment strategies in support of followon production sustainment and capacity contracts
• Engage supplier leadership and internal supply chain to drive corrective actions strengthen material availability and align supplier capability with factory demand
• Serve as a key member of the AIM9X Senior Leadership Team contributing to strategy execution priorities and longterm program positioning

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:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years experience
• Prior experience leading profit & loss for DoD production or sustainment contracts
• Prior experience with leading complex production sustainment or depot efforts
• Prior experience leading crossfunctional teams and managing metrics through EAC reviews
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Program Management Level 4 Certification
• Prior experience working in hightempo execution environments requiring rapid issue resolution and recovery planning
• Prior experience with munitions production or sustainment programs
• Experience leading teams of program managers or multiportfolio execution organizations
• Strong proficiency partnering with Operations Supply Chain Quality and Engineering
• Proven track record of building strong customer relationships
• Advanced understanding of Earned Value Management and production performance metrics
• Active US Secret Security Clearance

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 AVAILABLE (Based on Eligibility)

Please consider the following role type definition 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.
• Location: Tucson AZ
• 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: More & Apply Now!

  As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 186200 USD - 353800 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 candidates 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 companys 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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