Business Operations Manager – Data, Analytics, and AI Products

Raytheon is a company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Business Operations Manager to drive operational excellence and strategic alignment within the Data, Analytics & AI team, collaborating across directorates and managing critical processes to ensure successful execution of organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Represent DAAI on Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with DT teams such as Program Office, Business Solutions, Raytheon Functions, Strategic Business Units, and RTX Enterprise Services to drive collaboration and alignment
• Lead Operational Planning: Develop and track the directorate’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP), EACs, Headcount Plan, Contract Labor Plan, Distributed Software Plan, and Talent Development Plan
• Drive Financial & Resource Analysis: Collaborate with Finance to analyze variances in headcount, capital, and expenses, and create actionable plans with DAAI leadership
• Facilitate Key Meetings: Organize and lead weekly staff meetings, monthly operations/business reviews, and team offsites. Prepare meeting agendas, document action items, and track progress
• Monitor Operational Goals: Track operational goals, including the value realization plan, using Control Tower metrics to ensure alignment and accountability
• Streamline Communications: Deliver updates on upcoming deadlines, monitor action items, and ensure consistent messaging across the DAAI organization
• Support Organizational Readiness: Participate in Ops Leads Crosstalk, develop content for weekly Ops Readiness Reviews, and communicate relevant updates to the DAAI team
• Execute Strategic Projects: Align projects and activities with the mission and goals of the DAAI team to drive measurable improvements

Requirements:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
• Experience in Digital Technology, Information Technology, or related fields
• Experience managing operational processes, with a strong understanding of Agile principles, project structures, and cadence
• Experience developing and managing operational plans in areas such as budget forecasting, resource allocation, workforce planning, vendor/contract management, and software and technology deployment strategies
• Experience with enterprise-level tools for project management, analytics, or digital transformation (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Jira, or ServiceNow)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Experience standardizing processes and creating playbooks for repeatable success
• Proven track record of identifying process improvements and implementing measurable solutions
• Project management expertise (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, or related certifications)
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, document scopes and deliverables, and mitigate risks