Associate Director - Japan Patriot Programs

Date Posted:

2025-10-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA134: Innovation Dr Tewks Bdg 400 836 North Street Building 400, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Raytheon team as an Associate Director for the Japan Patriot Programs Portfolio within the Asia Pacific Patriot Organization.  In this role, you will be responsible for planning and implementing an execution strategy which aligns to the Japan Program vision for support to Japan, which is focused on, but not limited to, a dynamic set of projects and procurements that support our Japanese customers.

Japan Patriot consists of Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) contracts that span both Japanese government and Japanese industry partners. You will ensure compliance with all external customer reporting requirements from a program management standpoint while also meeting the reporting needs of the Asia Pacific Patriot Programs Director. You will also be expected to work closely with, and influence, Japan Central Facility (JCF), Functional support, Patriot Product Line and other business areas. You will work closely with the Program Office team, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and key stakeholders to ensure timely and effective support of customer deliverables and urgent requests.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for financial, schedule, and technical performance of the program.
• Multidisciplinary team leadership, strategy development, internal and external program reviews, program execution assessments through direct customer engagement, proposal preparation, supplier management, program management status reporting, and generation of work authorizations (IOTs), statements of work (SOWs), and specifications.
• Coordination and development of Gate reviews from strategy through program closure (Gates A – F) ensuring alignment with the Japan Growth Strategy and contract execution
• Establish priorities, optimize performance and execution across all contracts; actively manage risk mitigation, cost savings and schedule mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the day-to-day customer interface for detailed status and technical performance.
• Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations but not limited to Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, and administrative functions
• Establish and maintain key program metrics, define program milestones/critical path, and monitor adherence to program budgets and schedules
• Develop and lead a team of direct and indirect reports. Focus, evaluate, motivate, and reward the program team, enabling them to achieve desired results
• Act as empowered authority to accomplish program objectives
• Lead and/or support new and sustaining business activities to include proposals, ARs and strategic planning with a focus on optimization, affordability and continuous production
• Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum 12 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 10 years of experience is required
• Leadership experience managing risk, cost, quality, and schedule for programs with domestic and international customers
• Experience establishing and executing a long-term strategy partnering with customers and internal stakeholders to execute that strategy

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program Management Level 3 Certification (or equivalent) or ability to achieve within 12 months
• Experience with quick turn proposals as the proposal manager
• Ability to monitor, interact and maintain execution synergy and focus for multiple technical teams to support customer goals
• IMS and EVMS implementation and execution, to include meeting EAC requirements
• Strong financial management acumen to maintain effective EAC management for a highly flexible, fast paced flight test schedule

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, and Innovation.
• Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available
• 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.
• This position is an onsite role, located in Andover, MA.

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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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