Program Director - Global Patriot Programs (Abu Dhabi)

Role Overview

Program Director - Global Patriot Programs at RTX, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is an onsite, long-term accompanied position under a Memorandum of Understanding with additional compensation benefits and potential extensions.

Company Overview

Raytheon (RTX) draws on more than a century of experience and world-class engineering expertise to meet today's mission needs and stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. The company delivers solutions that help the nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, fostering a safer and more secure world.

Role Purpose

The In-country Program Director leads in-region sustainment and execution for Global Patriot Programs, reporting to the Raytheon Emirates Managing Director. The role encompasses Technical Assistance (including SICO, Fielding Support, Training, and Depot Support), Engineering Services, and pursuit of follow-on and new business opportunities. The Program Director is responsible for meeting all contractual and financial commitments, upholding Raytheon's standards of conduct, serving as the in-country interface to the U.S. Government and customers, and promoting effective solutions that meet customer needs and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, guide, and mentor project staff to strengthen business, financial management, and project management skills.
• Foster effective inter- and intra-team collaboration to grow the team's capability and capacity.
• Promote a culture of sharing best practices, information, and collaborative behaviors.

Program Execution & Operations

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team—including the Program Management Office, CETs, Cross Business Teams (CBTs), and Subcontractors/IOTs—in executing and expanding program scope.
• Manage day-to-day program operations and ensure compliance with program management processes, including Export/Import (EX/IM), Earned Value (EV), and Risk & Opportunity (R&O).
• Oversee the use of disciplined program management tools and processes to ensure adherence to EX/IM, EV, and R&O requirements.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support program execution.

Strategy & Business Development

• Develop and implement strategies for planning Follow-On Sustainment Cases and establishing contract vehicles to bridge potential contract gaps.
• Produce industry-competitive cost proposals, including Request for Proposal (RFP) analysis, Basis-of-Estimate development, risk and opportunity assessment, price-to-win strategy, and full proposal review, approval, and submission under tight deadlines.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with U.S. Government stakeholders and customers in the United Arab Emirates.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on program status, strategy, and direction.
• Serve as the in-country interface to the U.S. Government and customers.

Organizational Standards

• Drive continuous improvement through the design, development, and implementation of initiatives that create efficiencies across the organization.
• Uphold the company's Code of Conduct, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and health and safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 14+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12+ years' experience.
• Experience and technical proficiency in the production of complex, large-scale weapon systems.
• Background in manufacturing, refurbishment, and/or field operations management.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to produce industry-competitive cost proposals, including Request for Proposal (RFP) analysis, Basis-of-Estimate development, risk and opportunity assessment, price-to-win strategy, and full proposal review, approval, and submission under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems, Risk & Opportunity, and RLPM.
• Ability to serve as an effective, collaborative member of an international, cross-functional team.

Additional Information

Security Clearance

• DoD Clearance: Secret required.
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in program management, business management, contracts, and/or supply chain.
• PM Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain Level 3 Certification within one year of being in role.
• Experience with other Patriot programs.
• Experience working with U.S. Government and in-country customers.
• Experience developing strategies for and/or executing program sustainment efforts such as Technical Assistance, Spares, Depot, Training, and Logistics.
• Experience in planning, capturing, and/or executing Offset Programs.
• Recognized thought leader with expertise in execution controls.

Travel & Location

• International travel within the region is required.
• This is an onsite role at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of RTX's office locations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 186,200 USD to 353,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function and associated responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for 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 depend 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 under these annual programs are not guaranteed and depend upon 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.