Department Manager Capture and Execution Planning Job in Tucson, Arizona US
Department Manager Capture and Execution Planning
Raytheon: Aspiring to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems company through our world-class people and technology Raytheon is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon at a Glance Chairman and CEO: bio_swanson.pdf" target="_blank" William H. Swanson 72,000 employees worldwide $25 billion in 2010 sales Program Management Excellence Program Management Excellence (PMX) Organization Charter: Provide the alignment in RMS structure, systems, tools, training, and career development for the program management community, to achieve speed and consistency in the way we manage programs. Align with functions supporting programs to ensure seamless integration of multiple initiatives. Make the Program Manager's job easier, not harder. Be program manager advocates. Collect input from stakeholders and act on it. Achieve excellence and broad usage in program management processes and tools. Be the central hub for Program Management knowledge. Job Title: Capture and Execution Planning (CEP) Department Manager Position Description: This Department Manager position is the Senior Manager responsible for the Capture and Execution Planning (CEP) department in the Program Management Excellence (PMX) organization. The department manager is responsible for leading the department in the execution of PMX organizational and CEP departmental goals. The department manager will champion, implement, and sustain efficiency and continuous improvement within the department; develop the department infrastructure; and determine, secure, and manage an annual budget that adequately meets the needs of the department. In addition, the department manager will champion the RMS PM processes and tools as part of the PMX leadership team. This position is the process owner for all planning and analysis activities, and will serve as the liaison with the Corporate Planning Council. This lead position will be responsible for promoting and expanding the CEP department presence within the program management community. This includes engaging with RMS programs to ensure that all aspects of schedule development and maintenance are addressed, including participation as a planning subject matter expert in gate reviews and proposal efforts. This position will participate in corporate planning-related activities, and must be able to evaluate planner best practices from RMS, other Raytheon business units, and across the industry for implementation. The department manager will have direct interaction with the Vice Presidents of Raytheon Missile Systems and Program Managers, as well as other senior personnel within Raytheon. This includes preparation and presentation of executive level briefings to high level personnel including government customers. The department manager is also responsible for ensuring that the approximately 80 CEP team members have all the training, tools, and processes they need to perform their job, have a high degree of satisfaction in the job they perform, and feel that they have a career path within the organization. This requires the robust execution of a series of tools and processes such as; performance development, career counseling, goal setting, competencies, training, compensation, planning, coaching mentoring, rewards, recognition, diversity and communication. The successful manager will have a high retention rate and create a pull from outside the department with talent seeking to join the CEP team. Other responsibilities of the Department Manager include the development and management of a staffing plan that includes an organizational structure, career paths, competency model and a robust performance evaluation process that meets multiple aspects of people and customer based requirements. This position will provide guidance, coaching and direction to six - ten Section Managers. The selected leader will ensure communication is maintained within the department through various means such as conducting weekly staff meetings and ensuring all sections are also flowing information to employees. Required Skills: Exceptional leadership skills - communicates a clear vision and personal commitment that inspires people to follow, providing motivation, guidance and direction to meet customer expectations Effective delegation skills which allow department objectives to be achieved without daily involvement in operational activities