Director of the Project Management Organization

RTX • Charlotte, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) is a critical role bridging executive strategy and tactical execution. The role is responsible for ensuring that the Collins DT investments in projects align directly with the Collins business goals through a partnership with the DT strategy lead and Business Relationship Managers (BRM). The BRMs provide project prioritization and the PMO lead balances that demand with the available capacity (resources, budget, schedule) to create an executable plan for the planning period. Together, they prioritize and resource DT projects to maximize the value delivered against the overarching company strategy. The PMO leads an organization of project and program managers and is responsible for the project management processes and tools for both agile and waterfall methods, while also ensuring timely and on budget execution of the portfolio of DT projects. The PMO lead is also responsible for change management, training, risk and opportunity management, and project financial analysis. Ideal candidate will be able to work in a hybrid capacity from one of Collins' major facilities.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.
• Prior experience working as a project manager.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience leading a team of project managers.
• PMI Certification

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the creation of the DT project portfolio, Enterprise Project Plan, to develop an agreed upon set of scope to work throughout the year.
• Develops operational objectives and long-range goals of the DT PMO organization.
• Leads the identification, implementation, and improvement of project management / agile processes, methods, tools, guidelines, and standards to establish a stable framework that supports all project teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project deliveries.
• Partners with the BRMS to ensure the realization of intended project value.
• Responsible for managing the DT project expense and capital budgets allocated to the DT portfolio of projects.
• Ensures a strong risk and opportunity management practice is in place to proactively manage risks and realize opportunities associated with all DT projects.
• Manages resource capacity by maintaining a view of resource demand across the portfolio and addressing bottlenecks to optimize resource allocation.
• Provides executive leaders with status on portfolio performance, including reporting on risks and opportunities.
• Provides ongoing coaching and mentoring to PMO staff and organization.
• Builds and maintains relationships with senior leadership and key PMO stakeholders, and acts as a trusted advisor.
• Works escalations from project teams to break down roadblocks and barriers that stand in the way of successful project execution.
• Responsible for the DT Change Management Office, ensuring that the Collins business is prepared for, adapts to, and maximizes the opportunity associated with change driven through DT projects.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director