In-country Associate Director - Program Management (Qatar)

Role Overview

In-country Associate Director - Program Management for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) Program at RTX, based in Doha, Qatar for a 2-year international assignment on a Memorandum of Understanding with potential extension.

Company Overview

RTX's National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) Program Team is part of the Short & Medium Range Air Defense Systems Product Area within the Land and Air Defense Systems (L&ADS) Strategic Business Unit. The team has successfully delivered NASAMS systems to Qatar and is transitioning into operations and sustainment with opportunities for product modernization. You will report to the NASAMS Program Director within the MRAD Directorate and collaborate closely with the Qatar NASAMS Program Manager based in Andover, MA.

Role Purpose

Serve as the primary in-country point of contact for NASAMS program execution in Doha, Qatar, leading the in-country team and managing daily operations, sustainment, warranty, repair and return, technical assistance, and modernization efforts. Ensure unified program execution through partnership with the Qatar NASAMS Program Manager, collaboration with the Qatari Emiri Air Forces, and liaison with Kongsberg Air Defense as the key OCONUS subcontractor.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Execution

• Oversee daily execution of the in-country team, schedule, and performance for assigned contracts, ensuring compliance and fostering customer intimacy to support growth efforts.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for QEAF, providing procurement guidance, sustainment support, technical troubleshooting, and resource allocation for NASAMS Tactical Operations in Qatar.
• Direct in-country team members, including site leads, warranty and logistics, quality, and technical personnel, to ensure maximum operational readiness for QEAF.
• Manage subcontractor lifecycle deliverables and support customer program reviews and visits.

Stakeholder Management & Partnerships

• Build strong partnerships with the major OCONUS subcontractor KDA, acting as the primary liaison between the NASAMS program office and subcontractor leadership.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with the QEAF customer, providing regular program updates and coordinating expectations with OCONUS and CONUS teams.
• Collaborate with internal functions, such as MRAD, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality, to enhance program success.

Issue Resolution & Performance

• Drive timely resolution of issues, ensuring Raytheon and subcontractor concerns are addressed promptly.
• Ensure subcontractor commitments meet financial, technical, and schedule requirements, escalating issues to the CONUS Program Manager as needed.

Contracts & Proposals

• Support contract proposals, including bidding, negotiation, definitization, and start-up processes.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the in-country team to achieve program objectives while fostering a culture aligned with corporate vision and values.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and minimum 10+ years of experience.
• PMX Certification Level 4, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• CORE certification or process improvement equivalent.
• Experience with Program Management, Risk, and Opportunity Measures.
• Experience in program execution.
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to effectively lead a cross-functional team in an international environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with international customers.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Skills & Competencies

• Preferred: MBA or graduate degree in engineering.
• Preferred: Background in development, production, and/or sustainment programs, ideally within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Preferred: Experience working in MENA-based programs.
• Preferred: Experience in international program execution, including collaboration with large international subcontractors and U.S. Government programs.
• Preferred: Strong working knowledge of EX/IM regulations, security requirements, and subcontract formation, execution, and management.
• Preferred: Skilled in developing and reviewing cost proposals, as well as preparing Proposal Review and Contract Start-up packages for management approval.
• Preferred: Expertise in supporting development, production, sustainment, and execution of complex weapon systems, preferably within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Preferred: Proficient in using Program Management tools or equivalent systems.

Additional Information

Security Clearance

• Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Assignment Details

• Accompanied role in Doha, Qatar for a 2-year international assignment on a Memorandum of Understanding with potential extension.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25% as needed.
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments, including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including 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 and whether 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 it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance.

Work Structure

• 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.
• Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of RTX's office locations.