NASAMS In-country Associate Director - Program Management (Qatar)
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About the Role
Raytheon is seeking an NASAMS In-country Associate Director for Program Management in Qatar to oversee daily execution of the in-country team, manage subcontractor relationships, and serve as the primary point of contact for the Qatari Emiri Air Forces.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee daily execution of the in country team, schedule, and performance for assigned contracts, ensuring compliance and fostering customer intimacy to support growth efforts
- Serve as the primary operational Point of Contact for QEADF, providing procurement guidance, sustainment support, technical troubleshooting, and resource allocation for NASAMS Tactical Operations in Qatar
- Direct in country team members, including site leads, warranty/logistics, quality, and technical personnel, to ensure maximum operational readiness for QEADF
- Build strong partnerships with the major OCONUS subcontractor KDA, acting as the primary liaison between the NASAMS program office and subcontractor leadership
- 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 a collaborative relationship with the QEAF customer, providing regular program updates and coordinating expectations with OCONUS and CONUS teams
- Ensure subcontractor commitments meet financial, technical, and schedule requirements, escalating issues to the CONUS Program Manager as needed
- Collaborate with internal functions, such as MRAD, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality, to enhance program success
- Manage subcontractor lifecycle deliverables and support customer program reviews and visits
- Lead, mentor, and motivate the in country team to achieve program objectives while fostering a culture aligned with corporate vision and values
Requirements
- 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, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Full Job Posting
Overview
- Raytheon’s National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) Program Team is seeking an NASAMS In country Associate Director Program Management in Qatar. In this role, you will work closely with the Qatari Emiri Air Forces (QEAF) and our key OCONUS subcontractor, Kongsberg Air Defense (KDA)
- As part of the Short & Medium Range Air Defense Systems Product Area within the Land and Air Defense Systems (L&ADS) Strategic Business Unit, the team has successfully delivered NASAMS systems to Qatar and is now transitioning into operations and sustainment, with opportunities for product moderniza
What You Will Do
- Oversee daily execution of the in country team, schedule, and performance for assigned contracts, ensuring compliance and fostering customer intimacy to support growth efforts.
- Serve as the primary operational Point of Contact for QEADF, providing procurement guidance, sustainment support, technical troubleshooting, and resource allocation for NASAMS Tactical Operations in Qatar.
- Direct in country team members, including site leads, warranty/logistics, quality, and technical personnel, to ensure maximum operational readiness for QEADF.
- Build strong partnerships with the major OCONUS subcontractor KDA, acting as the primary liaison between the NASAMS program office and subcontractor leadership.
- 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 a collaborative relationship with the QEAF customer, providing regular program updates and coordinating expectations with OCONUS and CONUS teams.
- Ensure subcontractor commitments meet financial, technical, and schedule requirements, escalating issues to the CONUS Program Manager as needed.
- Collaborate with internal functions, such as MRAD, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality, to enhance program success.
- Manage subcontractor lifecycle deliverables and support customer program reviews and visits.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate the in country team to achieve program objectives while fostering a culture aligned with corporate vision and values.
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, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Additional Information
- This accompanied role will be in Doha, Qatar for a 2 year international assignment on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with potential extension.
- Ability to travel internationally (up to 25%) as needed.
- Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments including comprehensive post offer medical examination.
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