DT PMO Project Manager (DPLC & AT/AI)

Prattwhitney; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation.

Generous 401(k) with match and defined

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a DT PMO Project Manager to lead planning, execution, governance and delivery of complex DPLC projects and programs. You will partner with business leaders, engineering, technology teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to advance digital product lifecycle initiatives and enterprise transformation.

This hybrid role is based in one of these locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Charlotte, NC; Windsor Locks, CT; or Richardson, TX.

Qualifications

• University degree with 8+ years of project management experience.
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Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, governance and delivery of DPLC projects.
• Coordinate across engineering, product development, manufacturing, and DT teams.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources and risks for multiple initiatives.
• Facilitate executive status updates and steering committee reviews.

Skills

PMO governance

PLM project management

DPLC transformation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Enterprise technology initiatives

Project scheduling

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

PTC Windchill

Dassault ENOVIA

Job description

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The DT PMO Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, governance, and delivery of complex DPLC (Digital Product Lifecycle) projects and programs. This role partners with business leaders, engineering teams, technology organizations, external vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strategic technology initiatives that enhance product development capabilities, lifecycle management processes, and enterprise digital transformation objectives. The Project Manager oversees project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and PMO standards. The role requires strong experience managing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) implementations, engineering and product development application deployments, systems integrations, and DPLC transformation initiatives.

This is a hybrid position, with the ideal candidate based in one of the following locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Charlotte, NC; Windsor Locks, CT; or Richardson, TX.

What You Will Do

• Manage Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) projects, enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and deployments.
• Lead implementation and deployment of applications supporting digital product development, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and lifecycle management processes.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, product development, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and DT organizations.
• Support DPLC transformation initiatives involving product data management, configuration management, digital workflows, engineering collaboration, and lifecycle process optimization.
• Ensure successful adoption and transition of DPLC solutions into operational support organizations.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams consisting of business stakeholders, engineering resources, DT teams, architects, vendors, and consultants.
• Facilitate project meetings, steering committee reviews, and executive status updates.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 5+ years of project or program management experience leading enterprise technology initiatives.
• 3+ years of experience managing DPLC, PLM, or product development systems projects.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex application deployment, integration, and transformation projects.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risks for multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and delivery best practices.
• Experience working within cross-functional and matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA, or similar lifecycle management solutions.
• Experience supporting DPLC initiatives, including digital product development, digital thread, product data management (PDM), configuration management, or engineering process transformation.
• Knowledge of CAD integrations, product structures, change management processes, and product development ecosystems.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience managing vendor-delivered projects and systems integrations.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, manufacturing systems, and enterprise architecture environments.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• 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.

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. * Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues across the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.