I4.0 Program Manager Lead – Aerospace & Defense

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced I4.0 Senior Manager in Project Management to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex Industry 4.0 initiatives. The role is onsite in Tucson, AZ, with travel up to 20%.

You will drive project plans, budgets (EVMS), and risk mitigation while aligning with executives and operations leaders to meet strategic goals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace/defense or high‑complexity manufacturing, plus demonstrated ability to develop business cases

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with substantial relevant experience.
• An Advanced Degree in a related field with several years of experience is also acceptable.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or high‑complexity manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage Industry 4.0 project dependencies, critical paths, resource needs, and integration milestones, escalating issues to leadership as needed.
• Mentor and guide engineers and cross‑functional contributors, particularly in complex manufacturing environments.
• Maintain alignment with Program Management, Operations Leadership, and other cross‑functional leaders to ensure progress aligns with business objectives.
• Lead and manage a team of 3–6 project managers, including hiring, staffing, goal setting, task assignment, coaching, and evaluations.
• Travel up to 20% of the time.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & EVMS

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

ROI analysis

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

EVMS

Scheduling software

Job description

RTX is seeking an experienced I4.0 Senior Manager in Project Management to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex Industry 4.0 initiatives. The role is onsite in Tucson, AZ, with travel up to 20%.

You will drive project plans, budgets (EVMS), and risk mitigation while aligning with executives and operations leaders to meet strategic goals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace/defense or high‑complexity manufacturing, plus demonstrated ability to develop business cases