RAM Block 2C Program Manager (PM)

Date Posted:

2026-11-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

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 on 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.

Raytheon contributes more than a century of engineering excellence to support U.S. and allied defense missions. Within Naval Power, the Systems & Sustainment organization develops, modernizes, and sustains advanced maritime weapon systems - including the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) franchise - ensuring our customers stay ahead of evolving threats.

The Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program is one of the Navy’s most critical ship self‑defense capabilities. The Block 2C effort represents the next evolution in the franchise, delivering improved performance through hardware and software modernization across the missile and launcher system.

The RAM Block 2C Development Program Manager leads the execution of the active Block 2C development effort under the RAM Design Agent (DA) contract, currently progressing through Design Verification Test (DVT) and preparing for Critical Design Review (CDR), qualification activities, planned flight tests, and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP).

This role serves as the accountable leader for program cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, customer engagement, and cross‑functional team alignment. You will ensure disciplined execution consistent with Naval Power, RTX, and customer expectations as the program advances through critical design and test milestones. You will partner extensively across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and the broader RAM portfolio leadership to ensure the successful maturation of this next‑generation capability.

This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Learn

• Broader RAM franchise strategy and portfolio integration.
• NAVSEA, international customer interfaces, and cooperative program dynamics.
• RTX business rhythms, AOP processes, and cross‑functional collaboration structures.

What You Will Do Execution Leadership

• Lead day‑to‑day execution of the RAM Block 2C development program, ensuring on‑schedule progress through DVT, CDR, qualification test events, flight tests and ECP.
• Maintain disciplined program execution using EVMS, EAC development, and rigorous performance tracking.
• Drive closure of technical actions, requirement maturation, and design verification to enable milestone readiness.
• Cross‑Functional Integration.
• Coordinate across engineering, supply chain, operations, and quality to ensure material readiness, hardware buildups, and test preparations.
• Maintain alignment to program processes, contractual requirements, mission assurance standards, and export/import compliance.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the program in internal and external reviews including PMRs, SETR events, and Steering Committee meetings.
• Provide clear, concise, data‑driven communication to leadership, customers, and partners regarding program health, risks, and opportunities.
• Financial & Risk Management
• Lead program forecasting, variance analysis, EV performance, and risk and opportunity management.
• Ensure adherence to baseline commitments while implementing mitigation strategies that maintain program stability.

Team Leadership

• Oversee a cross‑functional team of ~40 matrixed and direct contributors, establishing clarity in priorities, responsibilities, and execution expectations.
• Mentor IPT leads, fostering development of future leaders within the RAM organization.
• Uphold a culture of accountability, collaboration, and disciplined execution.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Leadership experience in development programs involving hardware, firmware, or software lifecycle phases.
• Experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams and managing complex development schedules.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), program financials, Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, and risk management.
• Experience preparing and leading major program reviews.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of missile and launcher development and the RAM system architecture.
• Experience executing medium‑to‑large development programs with matrixed staffing.
• Experience supporting or leading flight test events.
• Experience with U.S. Navy, German Navy, or international defense customers.
• Program management or EVMS certification.
• Strong systems engineering acumen and analytical rigor.
• Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and effectively manage stakeholders.

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 eligible.

Learn More & Apply Now! 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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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