NASAMS In-country Associate Director - Program Management (Qatar)
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About the Role
Raytheon seeks an experienced Associate Director to lead NASAMS program management in Qatar. The role oversees in-country execution, subcontractor coordination, and customer relationships for air defense systems.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee daily execution of the in country team, schedule, and performance for assigned contracts
- Serve as primary operational Point of Contact for QEADF, providing procurement guidance, sustainment support, and technical troubleshooting
- Direct in country team members including site leads, warranty/logistics, quality, and technical personnel
- Build strong partnerships with major OCONUS subcontractor KDA
- Drive timely resolution of issues between Raytheon and subcontractor
- Support contract proposals including bidding, negotiation, definitization, and start up processes
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationship with QEAF customer
- Ensure subcontractor commitments meet financial, technical, and schedule requirements
- Collaborate with internal functions such as MRAD, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality
- Manage subcontractor lifecycle deliverables and support customer program reviews
- Lead, mentor, and motivate the in country team to achieve program objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree and 10+ years
- PMX Certification Level 4 or ability to obtain within 12 months
- CORE certification or process improvement equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in Program Management and Risk & Opportunity Measures
- Experience with large Air Defense weapon systems and prior military
- Experience in program execution across System Integration, Fielding, Training, Operations, and Sustainment
- Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools
- Experience working with cross functional teams
- Proven ability to lead a cross functional team in an international environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with international customers
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship required
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Job Overview
- Raytheon's NASAMS Program Team seeks an NASAMS In country Associate Director Program Management in Qatar.
- The role works closely with Qatari Emiri Air Forces and key OCONUS subcontractor Kongsberg Air Defense.
- This accompanied role is in Doha, Qatar for a 2 year international assignment with potential extension.
What You Will Do
- Oversee daily execution of the in country team, schedule, and performance for assigned contracts.
- Serve as primary operational Point of Contact for QEADF, providing procurement guidance, sustainment support, and technical troubleshooting.
- Direct in country team members including site leads, warranty/logistics, quality, and technical personnel.
- Build strong partnerships with major OCONUS subcontractor KDA.
- Drive timely resolution of issues, ensuring Raytheon and subcontractor concerns are addressed promptly.
- Support contract proposals including bidding, negotiation, definitization, and start up processes.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationship with QEAF customer.
- Ensure subcontractor commitments meet financial, technical, and schedule requirements.
- Collaborate with internal functions such as MRAD, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality.
- Manage subcontractor lifecycle deliverables and support customer program reviews and visits.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate the in country team to achieve program objectives.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree and minimum 10+ years of experience.
- PMX Certification Level 4, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
- CORE certification or process improvement equivalent.
- 7+ years of experience in Program Management and Risk & Opportunity Measures.
- Experience with large Air Defense weapon systems and prior military.
- Experience in program execution across System Integration, Fielding, Training, Operations, and Sustainment.
- Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems.
- Experience working with cross functional teams.
- Proven ability to effectively lead a cross functional team in an international environment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with international customers.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Qualifications We Prefer
- MBA or a graduate degree in engineering.
- Experience working in MENA region.
- Experience as a Senior Non commissioned Officer.
- Experience in international program execution, including collaboration with large international subcontractors and US Government programs.
- Strong working knowledge of EX/IM regulations, security requirements, and subcontract formation, execution, and management.
- Skilled in developing and reviewing cost proposals.
- Expertise in supporting development, production, sustainment, and execution of complex weapon systems.
- Proficient in using Program Management tools or equivalent systems.
- NASAMS program experience in execution or capture phases.
What We Offer
- 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.
- Eligible for annual short term and/or long term incentive compensation programs.
Additional Information
- This role requires a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.
- Employment contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.
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