Strategic Projects Lead

Prattwhitney; Texas; Hybrid; USD 157.000 - 299.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

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

Holidays

Zusammenfassung

RTX is seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Projects to lead high-impact initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive digital transformation. The role links planning cycles to measurable financial results and shapes the digital rhythm of the business.

Ideal candidates have 10–12+ years in planning and leadership, with aerospace/defense experience and PMP or equivalent certification preferred. This remote role offers strong growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifikationen

• Typically requires a university degree and significant experience in strategic planning and program management.
• Advanced degree preferred; PMP or similar certification is valued.
• Experience leading multi-year or annual planning cycles (LRP, AOP, SFP).
• Experience in aerospace or defense industries is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate DT’s multi-year and annual planning cycles (SFP, LRP, AOP).
• Translate long-range strategy into annual execution with traceability.
• Lead strategic initiatives driving digital transformation and business impact.
• Provide executive narratives and align priorities with funding.

Kenntnisse

Strategic planning

Program management

People leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Aerospace/defense domain knowledge

Digital investment planning

Ausbildung

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Jobbeschreibung

About the Company

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.

Role Overview

Raytheon Digital Technology (DT) seeks an Associate Director, Strategic Projects. Reporting to the Director, Digital Operations and Governance, this role will lead high impact projects focused on efficiency, cost savings and digital transformation, with a clear line from each project to measurable financial and operational results. It integrates planning cycles, owns the digital narrative, and helps shape the digital technology rhythm of business.

What You Will Do

Coordinate and integrate DT’s multi-year and annual planning cycles including Strategic & Financial Planning (SFP), Long Range Planning (LRP), and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Ensure long-range strategy translates clearly to annual tactical execution, with clear traceability from strategic priorities to funded work. Lead strategic initiatives and projects that drive digital transformation and deliver org-wide impact. Provide strategic leadership for the Digital Technology narrative, articulating how DT priorities, investments, and capabilities enable mission outcomes, operational performance, and business growth. Provide insight and support to the annual goal alignment process to ensure improvement targets are aligned with funding and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or and Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, program management, and people leadership. Experience leading multi-year or annual planning cycles such as LRP, AOP, or SFP Qualifications We Prefer Master’s degree in organizational psychology, business administration or similar. Track record leading cross-functional strategic initiatives with measurable business outcomes Strong executive communication; building clear, persuasive narratives and briefings Experience in aerospace, defense, or similar regulated industry. PMP or similar program management certification Background with digital investment planning.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Location & Hybrid Policy

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.

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories). As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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

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.