Sr. DT PMO Program Manager (DPLC & AT/AI) (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation (3 weeks)

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX seeks a Sr Program Manager to lead large-scale Digital Product Lifecycle (DPLC) and Engineering AI programs in a hybrid environment in the United States. You will drive multi-year strategies, align with enterprise objectives, and partner with business and technology leaders to deliver AI-enabled capabilities across PLM, engineering, manufacturing, and product lifecycle processes.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive program management, with expertise in DPLC/PLM, AI, and enterprise

Qualifications

• University degree or advanced degree required with extensive relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility required for access to program information.
• 10+ years of progressive project/program management experience leading complex enterprise technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale DPLC and Engineering AI programs with multiple projects and workstreams.
• Define multi-year program strategies, roadmaps, milestones, and investment priorities.
• Partner with business/tech leaders to develop program vision, business cases, and funding strategies.
• Drive cross-organizational alignment to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

AI

Analytics

Influence senior leaders

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

PM Certifications

Job description

Job Posting Information

Date Posted: 2026-11-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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 DPLC & AT Sr Program Manager is responsible for leading large-scale, complex, enterprise-wide Digital Product Lifecycle (DPLC) and Engineering Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs that drive business transformation and strategic outcomes. This role provides leadership across multiple interconnected programs, projects, products, and workstreams, ensuring successful delivery of technology solutions that support product development, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), engineering, manufacturing, quality, and AI-enabled business capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Lead large-scale DPLC and Engineering AI programs consisting of multiple projects, workstreams, products, and dependent initiatives across business and DT organizations.
• Define and execute multi-year program strategies, roadmaps, milestones, investment priorities, and success metrics aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to develop program vision, business cases, funding strategies, and delivery plans.
• Drive alignment across organizational boundaries to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives and realization of business value.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and digital capabilities to improve engineering effectiveness and product lifecycle outcomes.
• Ensure program outcomes support operational excellence, product innovation, engineering productivity, and digital transformation goals.
• DPLC, PLM & Engineering AI Program Leadership Lead enterprise DPLC initiatives involving PLM platforms, application modernization, system integrations, engineering data transformation, and digital product development capabilities.
• Oversee implementation, deployment, enhancement, and optimization of PLM and related engineering applications across multiple business functions.
• Lead strategic Engineering AI programs focused on engineering productivity, knowledge management, intelligent automation, digital assistants, and decision support capabilities.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions, including generative AI, engineering copilots, intelligent search, document intelligence, workflow automation, predictive analytics, and knowledge management tools.
• Partner with engineering, product development, architecture, cybersecurity, data science, and DT organizations to identify, prioritize, and deliver AI use cases aligned with business objectives.
• Establish governance models for AI initiatives, ensuring compliance with enterprise AI standards, Responsible AI principles, cybersecurity requirements, and data governance policies.
• Coordinate dependencies across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, product development, and DT organizations.
• Drive continuous improvement of DPLC processes, governance frameworks, data management practices, AI capabilities, and technology roadmaps.
• Program Governance & Executive Leadership Establish and lead program forums, steering committees, executive reviews, and portfolio management processes.

Qualifications: You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 10+ years of progressive project and program management experience leading complex enterprise technology initiatives.
• 7+ years of experience managing DPLC, PLM, engineering systems, digital transformation, or enterprise application deployment programs.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-year programs involving multiple projects, stakeholders, business functions, and technology teams.
• Experience managing program scope, schedule, budget, resources, governance, risk, and organizational change.
• Experience leading AI, analytics, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across highly matrixed organizations.

Qualifications: We Prefer

• Experience with enterprise PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA, or comparable lifecycle management solutions.
• Experience leading DPLC initiatives involving digital product development, digital thread, product data management (PDM), configuration management, and engineering process transformation.
• Experience delivering AI-enabled solutions within engineering, product development, manufacturing, or research and development environments.
• Working knowledge of Generative AI, Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI governance, and Responsible AI practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, OpenAI, Databricks, or comparable enterprise AI platforms.
• Knowledge of CAD ecosystems, engineering change processes, product structures, ERP, MES, and enterprise integration technologies.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience leading globally distributed teams and programs.
• Knowledge and experience working in the Planview application.

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 illness insurance, 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.
• And more!

Salary

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

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.