Digital Technology Program Engagement Lead (Hybrid)

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Hybrid)

U.S. citizenship is required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance is required. An active and existing security clearance is required after day one.

About the role

The Digital Technology (DT) Program Engagement Lead (PEL) owns the planning, estimation, and execution of scope required to support secured Program Work Environments (PWE) within Collins Strategic Business Units. This role serves as the primary DT touchpoint for assigned programs and drives digital transformation and new capability adoption. The PEL works in a fast-paced, collaborative, cross-functional matrix environment to support PWEs from proposal and start-up through sustainment, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget. This is a hybrid role based in Cedar Rapids, IA, with up to 25% domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DT, Facilities, Engineering, and Security during the proposal process to document functional requirements, translate them into standard solutions, and provide DT bid materials, including Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for future business opportunities.
• Manage and control scope, cost, schedule, and performance of projects, including task planning, financial forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource capacity and demand tracking, and risk/opportunity identification and mitigation.
• Manage and document changes in scope for DT development and collaborative environments over the program lifecycle.
• Prepare presentations and communicate project status to internal and external customers at strategic and tactical leadership levels.
• Establish and maintain key project metrics, milestones, and critical path; monitor adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Resolve conflicts, promote work sharing, encourage cross-functional collaboration, and motivate teams toward common goals.
• Participate in continuous process improvement to enhance predictable execution of the DT service delivery model.
• Facilitate technical collaboration with third parties (e.g., suppliers) to simplify and accelerate problem resolution.

Requirements

• University Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing digital technology projects with oversight of infrastructure and software development initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including anticipating needs and identifying solutions.
• Experience building Integrated Master Schedules in MS Project.
• Experience managing project financials (EAC, BAC) and forecasting resource demand.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health: fertility and family planning benefits.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives: wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand: virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons: child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts: second opinion program.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD. The range is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.