Digital Program Lead (DPL)

About the role

Serve as DT touchpoint for SBU Leadership, Program Management, and SSBU Directors, acting as a strategic partner and escalation point for digital transformation initiatives. Develop and execute a strategic DT roadmap focused on streamlining opportunities and managing scope, cost, and schedule performance. Lead cross-functional collaboration and root cause analysis to solve complex DT program challenges. Manage key performance metrics, financials, EVMS, and staffing, providing regular status reports and operations reviews. Partner with engineering and proposal teams to capture requirements, create executable plans, and ensure effective program support across functions. Oversee the Program Annual Operating Plan (AOP), track capital and expense spending, and ensure compliance with security and infrastructure regulations (DFARS, CMMC, RMF, JSIG). Direct and manage DT personnel, resources, and third-party collaborations to advance Agile initiatives and streamline procurement and technical solutions.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Agile Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Product Manager, leading cross-functional teams.
• PMP or PMX/CMX certification highly desired.
• Experience in project management, risk/opportunity analysis, cost analysis (CAM), and tracking performance across large, complex programs.
• Experience with software development, systems integration, DevSecOps, continuous improvement, and testing processes throughout the full lifecycle.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, lead large backlogs/portfolios, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in business case development, ROI modeling, contract/SOW negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD – 204,500 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed; dependent on performance and agreement terms)