Operational Excellence Lead (Principal Specialist-General Management)
Date Posted: 2026-01-12Country: United States of AmericaLocation: RAZ99: RTN Remote, ArizonaPosition Role Type: Remote 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. The Raytheon Performance Excellence team is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead (Principal Specialist, General Management) to join the Program Manager (PM) Development team. The team leads the identification, development and growth of current and future program managers who enable successful program execution across the Raytheon business. This position is accountable for the planning, execution, and oversight of project management development initiatives designed to support the growth and leadership capability of prospective and current program managers. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and collaborative team player with strong project management and problem-solving skills and a passion for developing talent. What You Will Do • Execute planning, coordination, and delivery of experiential, mentoring, and coaching programs to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation • Lead end-to-end project management initiatives within the PM Development portfolio • Own and maintain master program trackers, calendars, rosters, templates, and communications • Manage volunteer interest pipelines to ensure adequate resourcing and alignment with program needs • Drive continuous improvement by benchmarking against industry best practices and applying feedback, data, and evaluation insights • Provide ad-hoc operational support, as needed, to include assistance in scheduling, logistics, event coordination, and follow-up activities • Travel, up to 20%, to participate in domestic business engagements Are YOU ready to level-up your career and join our dream team? Come join a passionate, high-performing, and driven team committed to building future-ready leaders. Qualifications You Must Have • Typically requires a university degree in a related field and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years relevant experience • Experience supporting cross-functional teams or stakeholders • Experience leading project initiatives Qualifications We Prefer • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from concept through adoption • Knowledge of project management best practices • High-level of emotional intelligence and learning agility that translates to initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, patience, and the ability to work in a highly ambiguous environment • Organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite resources • Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Apprentice and/or Champion Level Certificate with aspirations of advanced training 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 Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. • Remote Work Location - this position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to a site location as needed. NOTE: The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories) We Are RTX 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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, Emp