Digital Program Lead

RTX; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Portsmouth, RI is seeking a Digital Program Lead to own the planning and execution of the Digital Technology scope across programs. You will partner with program leadership, management teams and functional partners to drive digital transformation and ensure seamless support from proposal through sustainment.

The role requires a university degree (or equivalent), 5+ years of relevant experience, and active Secret security clearance. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant experience (or an advanced degree and 3+ years).
• Active and transferable 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Agile Scrum Master

Product Owner

Product Manager

Leadership

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced Degree

Tools

PMP/PMX/CMX certification

Job description

Company Overview

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Location & Role Type

Portsmouth, RI, United States. Role type: Onsite. U.S. citizenship is required. This is a U.S.-based role; if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Security Clearance Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret. Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 and Incentives

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not 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 or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Responsibilities

The Digital Program Lead (DPL) owns the planning and execution of the Digital Technology (Digital) scope to support program work environment needs. The successful candidate will be the Digital touchpoint for program leadership, program management teams, and functional partners serving as a strategic business partner, escalation point, and a change agent for digital transformation. This role will work in a cross functional environment ensuring effective Digital support of programs from proposal and start-up through sustainment.

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 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 implementing frameworks that ensure seamless traceability from requirements to deployment, while effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders across all organizational levels.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.