LADS RLPM Digital Transformation PM

RTX (Raytheon); Tewksbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly motivated RLPM Digital Transformation Program Manager within Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS). You will oversee execution across the LADS portfolio, working with the Director of RLPM Performance Excellence to drive program performance and strategic outcomes.

This role requires strong program management credibility, the ability to lead cross-functional teams, and to implement automation, data-driven reviews, and transformation initiatives that improve execution and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• 12 years of management or program management experience
• Experience in government, defense, aerospace or related industry
• Program Management Certification, or equivalent
• Experience creating efficiencies via automation, leveraging industry standards, AI tools, and business processes

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction with product area and functional leaders, establishing execution plans and driving business goals.
• Lead digital and organizational transformation initiatives using tools such as Program Nexus, NextGen Workspace, PowerBI, and RDT.
• Transition all LADS programs to automated PCCR monthly business reviews using the ASoT framework.
• Provide Program Assist support by coordinating SMEs, diagnosing performance issues, and implementing improvement actions.
• Support program performance throughout all RLPM phases, including capture, startup, execution, and closeout; assess readiness and participate in color team reviews.
• Strengthen the PM talent pipeline by partnering with Performance Excellence and Global Talent Development to ensure availability of qualified Program Managers.
• Lead program leveling assessments, assign levels for new programs, and adjust levels as program scope evolves per PLPDS policies.
• Support Independent Reviews by securing chairs, evaluating review effectiveness, and recommending improvements.
• Conduct objective assessments of PM effectiveness and best‑practice adoption through PIAs and integrated reviews (e.g. gates, PPRs, EACs).
• Drive enterprise initiatives that improve execution excellence, including IR quality, risk and opportunity management, EVMS adherence, and overall program readiness.
• Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed

Skills

Program management

PM Certification

Automation experience

AI tools

Cross-functional leadership

Education

University Degree or Advanced Degree

Tools

Program Nexus

NextGen Workspace

PowerBI

RDT

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated candidate to be the RLPM Digital Transformation Program Manager within Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS). You will be responsible for execution oversight of all programs within the LADS SBU, working in close coordination with the Director of LADS RLPM Performance Excellence. This role requires strong credibility and program management expertise to manage a variety of initiatives that support both short-term and long-term financial and business objectives.

You will evaluate program health and execution metrics across the portfolio to identify and execute systemic improvement opportunities and lead change initiatives. This position plays a key role in driving business performance and growth, shaping strategic direction, and executing strategic plans, motivating program teams to achieve defined outcomes.

Additionally, this role also ensures the Program Managers across LADS have, and consistently apply, the necessary program management knowledge, skills, processes, tools and best practices to enable flawless program execution.

What You Will Do

• Partner with product area and functional leaders to set strategic direction, establish execution plans, and drive achievement of business goals
• Partner with other SBU leads as needed in ensuring LADS SSBU program data integrity in Program Nexus and its integration with GEM tools and RLPM Program Archetypes
• Lead digital and organizational transformation initiatives using tools such as Program Nexus, NextGen Workspace, PowerBI, and RDT
• Transition all LADS programs to automated PCCR monthly business reviews using the ASoT framework
• Provide Program Assist support by coordinating SMEs, diagnosing performance issues, and implementing improvement actions
• Support program performance throughout all RLPM phases, including capture, startup, execution, and closeout; assess readiness and participate in color team reviews
• Strengthen the PM talent pipeline by partnering with Performance Excellence and Global Talent Development to ensure availability of qualified Program Managers
• Lead program leveling assessments, assign levels for new programs, and adjust levels as program scope evolves per PLPDS policies
• Support Independent Reviews by securing chairs, evaluating review effectiveness, and recommending improvements
• Conduct objective assessments of PM effectiveness and best‑practice adoption through PIAs and integrated reviews (e.g. gates, PPRs, EACs)
• Drive enterprise initiatives that improve execution excellence, including IR quality, risk and opportunity management, EVMS adherence, and overall program readiness
• Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• 12 years of management or program management experience
• Experience in government, defense, aerospace or related industry
• Program Management Certification, or equivalent
• Experience creating efficiencies via automation, leveraging industry standards, AI tools, and business processes

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated knowledge of PM processes, resources and tools
• Proven effective change agent in a cross-functional and matrixed organization
• Team builder that fosters collaborative relationships
• Builder of solutions that benefit the broader company
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams; ability to lead without direct authority

What We Offer

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