DT Project Manager (Hybrid)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The DT Project Manager will ensure effective execution of committed projects across the Digital Technology portfolio. The role drives portfolio processes and meeting cadences for scope management, risk and opportunity management, financial reporting, technical reviews, issue escalation, and stakeholder communications. The Project Manager manages program financials in coordination with controllers, financial analysts, and functional leads, analyzing results to ensure teams are delivering to plan. The role also partners with Digital leaders on resource assignments and integrated schedules and milestone commitments, and leads teams in developing risk mitigations, resolving issues, and communicating with stakeholders. The position involves working with customers, stakeholders, and teams to deliver complex systems and services, as well as developing relationships with Digital, Collins, and RTX colleagues worldwide. The role offers the opportunity to lead multi-million-dollar projects and executive-level conversations and program reviews across the organization. It is a hybrid position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires travel up to 25% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required to access certain systems; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Requirements

University degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future; the posting specifies U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.
Must be willing and able to travel 25% of the time.
At least 3 years of project management oversight experience with infrastructure and software development initiatives.
At least 3 years of experience building and managing schedules in MS Project.
Experience partnering with a variety of customers, stakeholders, and teams to develop and deliver complex systems and services.
Experience implementing management systems applicable to a portfolio of projects, including program financials, risk and opportunity management, schedule and scope management, and other project management fundamentals.
Ability to collaborate effectively to build teams, build trust, demonstrate accountability, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated program management experience.
Experience with program management systems, including resource management, program scheduling, and cost controls, such as Planview.
Experience working in a government and/or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of aerospace policies, procedures, and system requirements, including quality, manufacturing, and program management.
Experience interfacing with internal customers.
Experience using change management frameworks and methodologies.
Understanding of digital transformation topics and technologies.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective execution of committed projects in the portfolio.
Drive processes and meeting cadences for scope management, risk and opportunity management, financial reporting, technical reviews, issue escalation, and stakeholder communications.
Manage program financials in coordination with controllers, financial analysts, and Digital Technology functional leads.
Analyze financial and delivery data to ensure teams are delivering to plan.
Partner with Digital leaders on resource assignments and the development of integrated schedules and milestone commitments.
Lead teams in developing and implementing risk mitigations and resolving issues.
Lead teams in developing effective stakeholder communications.
Lead multi-million-dollar projects and program reviews across organizational levels.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement program
Student loan repayment program
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life and accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Optional group legal coverage
Optional ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Fertility and family planning resources
Adoption assistance
Autism benefit
Employee assistance plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Wellness rewards program
Virtual doctor visits
Child and elder care services
Medical expert second-opinion program
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and applicable agreements