Associated Director - Program Manager

RTX•New York, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

RTX ES Data is seeking an Associate Director, Program Management that will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of various programs within ES Data, ensuring alignment with customer and program objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of project management principles, and the ability to drive strategic outcomes while managing resources efficiently.

Requirements

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 experience
Extensive experience in program/project management within the aerospace and defense industry

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and project work streams.
Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and third-party consultants.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Planview).
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage risks, and drive strategic outcomes.
Understanding of Waterfall and Agile project methodologies.

Responsibilities

Plan, monitor, and oversee program execution and interdependencies.
Manage funding/budget, identify and address issues and risks, and align deliverables with program outcomes.
Provide consistent reporting updates on Confluence, Planview, and other defined reporting methods.
Recommend and utilize digital tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Planview) to increase transparency and communication.
Translate customer needs (e.g., SLT) into team goals.
Drive meeting cadence, prioritize tasks, manage agendas, meeting notes, and action items.
Maintain RACIs at the program/project level and inter-BU/ES Data if applicable.
Update staffing and budget, manage 10K, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes.
Ensure all assigned team members understand project requirements, time allocations, and timelines.
Manage resources and third-party consultants throughout project duration.
Prioritize and manage change, assess impacts, communicate with SLT and stakeholders, and align on project plan, funding, and risk mitigation.
Act as a team champion, advocating for both the work and the team, ensuring success and driving value.
Plan and coordinate strategic conversations with teams and senior stakeholders.
Communicate progress to key program leads, external stakeholders, and senior leadership, providing transparency against scope (budget & deliverables).

Benefits

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
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.

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