APEX Program Director

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 186,200 - 353,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Manager (Onsite) in Aurora, CO to lead cost, schedule, and technical performance for civil construction projects. You will interface with customers, subcontractors, and executives to report status and risks while guiding internal teams to meet milestones and quality objectives.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and deep experience in program management tools (EVMS, IMP, IMS) with a track record of effective risk management and communication at

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree with significant relevant experience specified in the posting.
• Experience leading complex, high-value development contracts as a Program Manager.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance using PM tools (EVMS, IMP, IMS) and risk management.
• Strong communication, influence, and presentation skills with leaders and stakeholders.
• Raytheon PM certification at level 3, or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead program cost, schedule, and technical performance for civil construction or related projects.
• Direct internal and cross-functional teams to meet milestones and quality objectives.
• Drive disciplined execution through risk management, schedule analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, and executives to report status, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee execution of a firm-fixed-price civils construction project.
• Develop strong Government Leadership Team relationships to enable trust and partnership.
• Secure follow-on contract work through shaping and capture activities.
• Implement modernized software development processes, moving legacy processes to a scaled Agile model.

Skills

Program management

EVMS

IMS

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

EVMS

IMP

IMS

Job description

Overview

Position: Program Manager (Onsite) in Aurora, CO. Security clearance required: TS/SCI with Polygraph; U.S. citizenship required. This role is with RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company. The role involves leading program cost, schedule, and technical performance for a civil construction or related project and interfacing with customers, subcontractors, and internal executives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the accountable and responsible leader for program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Direct internal and cross-functional teams to meet contractual milestones and quality objectives.
• Drive disciplined program execution through risk management, schedule analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface directly with customers, subcontractors, and internal executives to communicate program status, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee the execution of a firm-fixed-price civils construction project.
• Develop and maintain a healthy working relationship with the Government Leadership Team to facilitate a relationship built on trust and partnership.
• Secure follow-on contract work through effective shaping and capture management.
• Implement modernized software development processes, converting legacy processes to a scaled Agile model.

Qualifications You Must Have

• An active and in-scope TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required for consideration. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 12 years experience.
• Program Management experience leading complex, high-value development contracts.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance using program management tools such as EVMS, IMP, IMS, and Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders at all leadership levels.
• Raytheon Program Management certification at level 3, or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Qualifications We Prefer

• CORE Professional or higher certification.
• Knowledge and understanding of Agile Development.
• Experience with Firm Fixed Price contract execution.
• Knowledge and experience with Civil construction.
• Experience delivering and sustaining work products across multiple, geographically diverse locations.

Role Details

• Role type: Onsite. Employees work primarily onsite. In-person interview steps may be required at office locations.
• Salary range: 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) match, and other programs depending on business unit and bargaining status.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX information and corporate overview are provided as part of the role description. RTX is an aerospace and defense company with three primary businesses and a global workforce.