Director, Program Management Office (PMO)

Date Posted:

2024-09-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTCT1: Corp - CT - Remote Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

RTX has an opening for a Director, Program Management Office (PMO) (Director, Business Systems and Transformation).

Are you interested in playing a key role in defining the future of Aerospace and Defense?  If so, we are hiring a Director, Program Management Office (PMO) to help drive our oneRTX: Process & Systems Transformation. 

The RTX ERP Transformation Program will harmonize key business processes, associated tools, metrics, and reporting across the company, enabling the migration of capabilities into standardized ERP systems. RTX has chosen SAP’s S4 HANA to enable our future ERP system and has largely concluded the strategic definition and design phase and is now entering the initial blueprinting, build and support phases.

The Director, Program Management Office (PMO) is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational efficiency of project management practices within the program. This role involves developing and implementing project management frameworks, standards, and best practices to ensure successful project delivery.

The role manages the project management team, coordinates project portfolios, monitors project performance, and ensures alignment with program goals. They also provide guidance and support to project managers, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and report on project progress to program leadership and senior management. The Director, Program Management Office (PMO) plays a crucial role in optimizing resource allocation, mitigating risks, financial management and driving overall project success.

You are the ideal candidate if you have experience leading a PMO within an organization or program that is responsible for driving large scale, complex programs and projects related to business process and system transformation, ideally ERP implementation using SAP’s S4 HANA solution.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Developing and Implementing Standards: Create and enforce project management methodologies, frameworks, and standards to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Developing Enterprise Project Plan: Facilitates the creation of Enterprise Project Plan to deliver the agreed scope within the duration of the program.
• Managing the PMO Team: Oversee and support project managers and other team members, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Portfolio Management: Coordinate and prioritize projects within the program’s portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and resource availability.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track project progress, performance, and outcomes, providing regular updates and reports to program leadership, senior management and stakeholders.
• Resource Allocation: Optimize the allocation of resources across projects, balancing workload and addressing resource constraints.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, implementing strategies to manage potential issues and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Supplier Management: Oversee and manage relationships with RTX’s chosen System Integrator (SI) and other external suppliers, ensuring their performance aligns with contractual and program requirements and standards, and addressing any issues that arise.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior management, ensuring clear and timely information flow.
• Budget Oversight: Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring financial resources are used effectively and within approved limits.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance project management processes and practices to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and project success rates.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure all projects align with the program’s strategic objectives and contribute to achieving overall business goals.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:​

• Typically, a minimum of 14+ years’ experience in project management, with a significant portion of that leading a Program Management Office and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree; Advanced degree and 12+ years’ related work experience.
• 12+ years’ experience leading large, complex A&D enterprise projects -- or similarly regulated large organization
• 12+ years’ experience with agile frameworks/iterative approaches to software development and implementation projects​
• Current U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• PMMI and Agile Certifications​
• Strong Communication skills

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree.

What We Offer: 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.

The salary range for this role is 171,000 USD - 343,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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