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Principal Specialist, Project Management (Risk and Opportunity Manager)

andover, MA

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Prattwhitney lists this Principal Specialist, Project Management (Risk and Opportunity Manager) opportunity in andover, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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.

Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) is seeking a Risk & Opportunity Project Manager to join their Product Support team. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting programs within the Product Support portfolio of programs, including programs within Global Patriot. This position will be responsible for supporting program management (PM) to include direct engagement with the program team in program execution; advocating PM plans, processes, and business objectives; and the implementation of PM best practices. This role will be ONSITE, located in Andover, MASS.

What You Will Do:

Leadership and management of all program risk and opportunity (R&O) across multiple life cycle phase including Production and Sustainment

Execution of Risk & Opportunity (R&O) reporting and analysis

Perform meaningful analysis and effective communication to drive predictable results.

Regular interface with internal partners across the Raytheon business

Engage in cross-functional partnerships within a team of matrixed program managers, Program Integrators (PIs), and Integrated product Team Leads (IPTLs)

Ability to travel (international and domestic) for customer, company, and program related activities (approx. 10% of role)

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or

An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Experience with program risk and opportunity (R&O) management process

Experience with project management fundamentals, including managing cost, schedule, and performance metrics across programmatic and technical workflows

Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Estimate at Completes (EACs), and/or Integrated Master Plan or Schedule (IMP/IMS)

The ability to obtain and maintain a government US Secret security clearance

U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

What You Will Learn:

Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen

SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications

We Prefer:

Experience with program risk and opportunity (R&O) process to include program revenue and profit recognition to minimize risk to the organization

Experience with Production and Sustainment programs and strategies with FMS and DCS Contracts

Experience developing and reviewing basis of estimates

Raytheon EVMS Certification

Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with program processes, financial planning and execution, EACs, EVM, and key metrics (Bookings, Sales, Earnings & Cash)

Prior Defense Industry experience supporting the product life cycle

PMP or Raytheon Program Manager 6 Certification or higher with ability to obtain PM Level 6 within 12 months

Experience with Program Management (PMX) Tool Suite

Proven experience with geographically and multidisciplined teams

Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interacts with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership

Ability to operate independently to navigate organizational complexities and to obtain resources to move initiatives forward

Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite of programs to include Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, advanced formulas), Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:

Trust

Respect

Accountability

Collaboration

Innovation

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Benefits:

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

holidays

annual short-term incentive compensation programs

annual long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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Worksite address

andover, MA, 05544, US

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