Sr Manager, Project Manager (Hybrid)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. This is a hybrid role; eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Farmington, CT, Richardson, TX, Cedar Rapids, IA, or Tucson, AZ.

About the role

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join our Enterprise Business Services Transformation team. This role supports transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives through effective leadership and execution within our Corporate, Enterprise Services organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate prioritized cross-functional projects or operational initiatives on behalf of PMO leadership.
• Assemble cross-functional teams to drive critical outcomes.
• Support Business Services leadership in managing key stakeholder relationships and expectations across the program, leveraging proper communication and risk management techniques.
• Oversee the development of requirements documentation and related technical specifications to address business needs, including system implementations or enhancements, regulatory changes, process/policy modifications, and technology upgrades.
• Lead the effort with the project team to develop risk and issue mitigation strategies to meet productivity, quality, and organizational goals.
• Establish and maintain processes to manage scope over the project lifecycle, set project quality and performance standards, and assess and manage risk within and across multiple projects.
• Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximize deliverable outputs.
• Report project outcomes and risks to the appropriate management channels as needed, escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans.
• Manage all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure for multiple projects of varied complexity.
• Create project plans, including deliverables, activities, and timelines.
• Analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure the project team adheres to project requirements.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time within the stipulated scope and budget.
• Work collaboratively with other departments impacting the project.
• Lead communication with stakeholders and team members through the completion of the project.
• Present to functional leadership regarding the status of projects and options to address critical issues, while managing project costs to budget.
• Develop close working relationships to provide insightful recommendations and guidance to improve current processes, achieve efficiency, and optimize end-to-end business processes.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience assembling and leading cross-functional teams, coordinating projects, and driving critical outcomes.
• 5+ years of experience supporting business service leaders by managing stakeholder relationships and aligning expectations across programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing documentation and technical project specifications to address business needs, including system implementations or enhancements, regulatory changes, process/policy updates, and technology upgrades.
• Prior experience leading project teams to develop and execute risk mitigation strategies to achieve productivity, quality, and organizational goals.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining project scope management processes, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing and managing risks across multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent professional project management experience.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions.
• Demonstrated credibility and positive energy.
• Able to think outside of the box, thrive in ambiguous and stressful situations.
• Innovative capabilities and an agile mindset requiring strategic thinking and foresight.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program (educational assistance).
• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Achievement awards.
• Child/adult backup care.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The 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.