Strategic Projects Lead

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Projects within Raytheon Digital Technology to lead high-impact initiatives that improve efficiency, cut costs, and drive digital transformation. You will oversee planning cycles, shape the digital technology rhythm of business, and link investments to measurable outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring senior-level strategic planning experience, cross-functional leadership, and a track record of delivering value in aerospace or regulated industries.

Qualifications

• University degree and 12 years experience, or advanced degree with 10 years' experience.
• 8+ years in strategic planning, program management, and people leadership.
• Experience leading multi-year or annual planning cycles such as LRP, AOP, or SFP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DT’s multi-year and annual planning cycles (LRP, AOP, SFP).
• Translate long-range strategy into annual execution with traceability to funded work.
• Lead strategic initiatives driving digital transformation and business impact.
• Provide leadership for the Digital Technology narrative and align priorities with funding.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program management

People leadership

Executive communication

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-14

Country

United States of America

Location

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

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 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.

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.

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. 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
• 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.

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.