Sr. Manager, Project Manager – Connected Factory Transformation (hybrid)

RTX • Windsor Locks, CT

10d • $132,400 - $251,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Project Manager leads complex, cross‑functional programs and major strategic initiatives that support business objectives, operational excellence, and long‑range planning. This role provides leadership across project teams, ensures consistent project delivery practices, and partners closely with Manufacturing/Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Supply Chain to drive results across multiple sites within the Connected Factory program. This individual will be responsible for the Connected Factory implementation at both Cheshire, CT and Foley, AL locations.

Requirements

• University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• 5+ years of project or program management experience in operations, engineering, or enterprise transformation
• Experience with Microsoft Project; including schedule development, resource planning, interdependency mapping, and critical path management
• Experience reviewing cost‑savings analyses, developing business cases, supporting cost forecasting, managing project budgets, and communicating financial impacts to stakeholders
• Experience partnering directly with Manufacturing/Operations on process changes, equipment upgrades, capital projects, or operational readiness activities.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in business, engineering, or operations.
• Experience leading large, cross‑functional initiatives in complex operating environments
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and manage senior‑level communications
• Hands‑on knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies used in operational environments
• Experience working with manufacturing KPIs (safety, people, quality, delivery, cost) and understanding how project outcomes affect them
• Familiarity with regulatory, quality, or safety requirements relevant to manufacturing operations
• Experience with digital manufacturing, automation, or connected factory technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise‑level or high‑complexity projects involving multiple functions, digital systems, or manufacturing sites.
• Serve as the primary owner of project scope, schedule, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Build and actively manage detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, including dependencies, resource plans, critical path activities, and progress reporting.
• Review, validate, and clearly communicate cost‑savings analyses linked to project activities, ensuring financial impacts align with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site teams, supporting execution of their Connected Factory project plans and ensuring alignment with the broader enterprise transformation roadmap.
• Develop, maintain, and report against program governance, milestones, KPIs, and resource plans, project intake processes, and alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Lead issue resolution and cross‑functional decision‑making to keep deliverables on track.
• Coordinate closely with Manufacturing/Operations to support operational readiness, capacity alignment, and successful implementation of equipment, system, or process changes.
• Present program updates, risks, financial implications, and recommendations to leadership and executive stakeholders.

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 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, andreimbursement 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: Manager