Digital Early Engagement Project Manager – Human Resources and Payroll (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2024-10-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

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 Enterprise Services Team:

RTX has an opening for a Digital Early Engagement Project Manager – Human Resources and Payroll position (Sr. Manager, Business Systems and Transformation).   You will be joining our Enterprise Application Services (EAS) Value Management Office (VMO).

The role of the project manager is focused on the early stages of the project lifecycle including solution definition and cost and schedule planning.  The VMO is part of an enterprise shared services organization that is responsible for leading significant business transformation application projects that make positive impacts across the company.  

Projects span the RTX businesses, Corporate Functions, and Enterprise Services, supporting both Enterprise as well as business-specific solutions. This position will be responsible for our portfolio of projects in the Human Resource and Payroll areas. Using our corporate project management processes and methods, you will lead cross-functional multi-business teams, collaborating at all levels of the Enterprise to set the foundation for project success and satisfied partners plus initiating and planning the project and enabling the internal partner organization to achieve their objectives and realize business value.

What You Will Do:

• Lead project initiation, definition, planning, and coordination of key strategic initiatives, in partnership with the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) and VMO Portfolio Manager.
• Coordinates with BRM, senior leaders and executives to capture business requirements used to define scope and funding needs; establish business case outlining project investments
• Identify and leverage appropriate technical and business resources needed for successful project planning and to accomplish project initiation objectives
• Follow established processes and procedures and influence policy, practice and procedure
• Define and assess project risk
• Lead regular reviews with customers and stakeholders, including senior DT and business leaders, during the project initiation phase
• Actively manage internal/external suppliers in decision and planning process for solution definition
• Travel up to 5%

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically a minimum of 10+ years’ in the digital project management arena and a 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; Advanced degree and 7+ years’ related work experience.

• 3+ years’ knowledge of Human Resource and Payroll functional areas including experience with applications and business processes used by the functions to deliver value to their customers.
• 3+ years’ experience developing business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for DT spending and initiatives, including use of Portfolio and Solution Epics
• Current U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Solution Delivery experience with Agile frameworks like SAFe and DevOps
• Familiarity with phase gating processes and bridging to agile execution

• Demonstrated skill working with technical teams to define and implement DT solution architectures, including software development, software configuration and integration, and DT infrastructure implementations
• Project Management certification (PMP)
• Project Portfolio Management (PPfM)
• SAFe or similar certifications
• Lean certifications
• Familiarity with Planview, Jira, & Confluence

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Work Location: Remote

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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 118,000 USD - 246,000 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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