Senior Manager, Strategy Lead

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•$145,600 - $276,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Hardware Design Integrity (HWDI) department is part of RTX’s Product Integrity center, alongside Configuration and Data Management. HWDI supports program execution quality and on-time delivery by ensuring the integrity, compliance, security, and process efficiency of technical data, designs, and systems. The Strategy Lead represents the department on proposal activity, drives strategic planning and continuous improvement, and translates objectives into accountable plans and measurable outcomes. This is an onsite position in Tucson, Arizona, and requires an active, transferable U.S. government Secret clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, a STEM discipline, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of relevant, similar professional work experience.
Prior basis-of-estimate (BOE) development experience supporting bids and proposals.
Prior experience in at least two of the following areas: Technical Data Package Release and Workflow Management, Design Integrity Checking, Computer Aid Design Configuration Management, or Information Systems.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage change, navigate ambiguity, and drive adoption across diverse teams.
Knowledge of hardware design, supplier material procurement, and build practices.
Strong knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and processes, with attention to detail.
A proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Experience with PTC Windchill, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, and/or Power BI.
Competency in project planning and management.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with engineering disciplines to ensure data integrity and compliance with configuration management policies.
Advanced CORE certification, such as Professional or Expert.

Responsibilities

Represent the department in proposal activity and integrate department services into accurate, cohesive proposal packages.
Lead department goal-alignment activity, developing and planning goals, initiatives, improvement targets, and key process indicators in alignment with HWDI leadership.
Drive continuous improvement and process maturity for HWDI key processes through CORE, including multi-year strategic planning and road mapping.
Lead on-time-drawing-release (OTDR) metric and process execution.
Lead change management through stakeholder analysis, communication, engagement, and alignment; serve as the primary liaison between the department and executive leadership on strategy, progress, and risks.
Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes, driving accountability at the point of ownership.
Monitor performance metrics, dashboards, and KPIs and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes.
Support Common PDM (cPDM) functional tasking as required.
Present data visually and concisely, maintaining executive presence to communicate priorities and needs in support of execution and leadership briefings.

Benefits

Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
Parental leave, including paternal leave.
Flexible work schedules.
Achievement awards.
Educational assistance.
Child/adult backup care.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and other factors.
Relocation eligibility.