Senior Digital Program Lead – Naval Programs

Relha LLC; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Digital Program Lead (DPL) for the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit in Tucson, AZ. This role provides senior digital leadership for the NAM SSBU, owning the digital strategy, roadmap, and execution of a portfolio exceeding $35M annually to ensure capabilities are modernized and aligned with program objectives.

You will partner with program leadership and cross-functional teams, guiding agile transformation and DT governance across the lifecycle, from startup to sustainment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 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.
• 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.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance preferred, with experience supporting classified and government programs.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, lead large backlogs/portfolios, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in business case development, ROI modeling, contract/SOW negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior DT touchpoint for SBU Leadership, Program Management, and SSBU Directors, acting as a strategic partner, decision influencer, and escalation point for digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead the development, ownership, and execution of a strategic DT roadmap that aligns digital capabilities with the Tomahawk program’s cost, schedule, performance, and modernization needs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and root-cause analysis to overcome complex digital challenges that impact program execution
• Manage program digital financials, including a $35M+ portfolio, EVMS reporting, staffing strategies, performance metrics, and operations reviews.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and proposal teams to capture requirements, build executable digital plans, and ensure all program phases are supported with the right tools, infrastructure, and resources
• Oversee the Program Annual Operating Plan (AOP), capital and expense spending, and ensure digital compliance with security and infrastructure regulations including DFARS, CMMC, RMF, and JSIG.
• Lead and direct DT personnel, internal resources, and third-party partners to advance Agile ways of working, innovate digital solutions, and streamline procurement and delivery of technical capabilities

Skills

Agile Scrum Master

Product Owner

Product Manager

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

ROI modeling

Contract/SOW negotiation

Risk analysis

Cost analysis (CAM)

DevSecOps

Education

University degree or advanced degree

Job description

RTX is seeking a Digital Program Lead (DPL) for the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit in Tucson, AZ. This role provides senior digital leadership for the NAM SSBU, owning the digital strategy, roadmap, and execution of a portfolio exceeding $35M annually to ensure capabilities are modernized and aligned with program objectives.

You will partner with program leadership and cross-functional teams, guiding agile transformation and DT governance across the lifecycle, from startup to sustainment.