Associate Director, Program Management (Abu Dhabi)

Role Overview

Associate Director, Program Management at RTX (Raytheon Emirates Limited), based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview

Raytheon Emirates Limited (REL) is a Raytheon subsidiary established in 2017 and based in Abu Dhabi under the Tawazun Economic Program. REL is committed to growing a global workforce to include UAE national technical talent and executive leadership. Raytheon brings more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise. Raytheon's relationship with the UAE dates back more than 30 years.

Role Purpose

Support the capture, planning and execution of projects reporting to the Managing Director of REL. Work closely with REL's lead Program Manager, functional resources within REL, and other Raytheon businesses to optimize project execution and maximize return. Help develop and execute projects in the UAE that partner with local industry, contribute to Raytheon's global supply chain, and support production of components and assemblies for Raytheon products or UAE-unique projects for local and export markets.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Execution

• Support the management, oversight and execution of project activities to ensure head contract, subcontract, customer and internal company requirements are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure effective and efficient risk management, production, quality assurance, budget, and schedule controls are in place.
• Assist in documenting and maintaining program plans and schedules, measure and report on progress, identify potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be taken, and ensure the delivery of project commitments and milestones.
• Provide analysis and planning for budget, scope, milestones, deliverables and integrated master schedule (IMS) with team leaders and project stakeholders.

Governance & Controls

• Drive results by governing and maintaining the programmatic and performance management policies, plans, program controls and procedures and provide advice on the application of project management procedures and tools.
• Perform as Cost Account Manager for cost and schedule including Earned Value Management and effective risk and opportunity management, manage the variance analysis process and external reporting across all teams.

Risk & Opportunity Management

• Manage the Risk and Opportunity management process including review boards, and mitigation plans.

Customer & Offset Management

• Define, develop and maintain customer reporting for all eligible offset credits. This includes regular customer reporting, coordinating objective evidence, and raising credit claims.

Business Development & Capture

• Support capture, bid and proposal efforts at REL, liaising with Raytheon mission areas and functional groups.
• Lead specified business development including requests for tender, proposal or information, expression of interest, and unsolicited offers.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Drive continuous improvement, by the design, development and implementation of projects to create efficiencies within the company.
• Support an environment that promotes sharing of best practice, information, and collaborative behaviors.

Compliance & Conduct

• Act in accordance with the company's Code of Conduct relating to professional workplace behavior, maintaining confidentiality and health and safety.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12+ years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10+ years' experience.
• Experience with complex program and project management leading program team(s) that may include members from external organizations and some embedded functional teams.
• Experience with Earned Value and Managing Gate Reviews, Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Project Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Experience in proposal strategy, specifically developing a strategic approach for responding to RFPs, including understanding client needs and objectives, and company internal requirements.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, and tracking cost and schedule.
• Experience with key suppliers who are geographically dispersed and working in different time zones.
• Experience with multiple and complex lines of communication with customers and stakeholders who are very active and require careful management.
• Experience in determining and balancing multiple stakeholder requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent English spoken and written.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and collaboration.
• Ability to make decisions that consider and balance best for program, company, and customer factors.
• Ability to apply new and innovative ideas to solve problems and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Experience with current manufacturing systems, processes, and business tools.
• Experience with quality systems and processes.
• Experience with Export and Import Regulations.

Additional Information

• This is an onsite role based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• Be willing and able to travel internationally and domestically.
• Bachelor's degree in Program Management, Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is preferred.
• RTX values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment and provides careful consideration to all qualified applications without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.