Date Posted:2026-07-10
Country:United States of America
Location:US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA
Position Role Type:Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
The Digital Technologies (DT) Project Management Office (PMO) Strategic Initiatives Program Manager serves as a strategic operator and trusted advisor. This role reports directly to the PMO DT Operations Lead and provides day-to-day strategic and project support to the Program Management & Business Operations (PMBO) organization, driving high-visibility strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment across the DT organization.
The role integrates expanded strategic functions-including anticipatory support, executive communications, cross-functional alignment, and enterprise coordination-to accelerate digital transformation across the organization.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong program management capabilities, exceptional storytelling and analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable guidance for senior executives.
**This is a hybrid-based position at one of Collins' major facilities. **What YOU will do:Strategic Leadership & Executive Support:
- Act as a strategic partner to PMBO leadership, ensuring alignment between PMO initiatives, enterprise priorities, and digital transformation objectives.
- Proactively anticipate leadership needs and emerging priorities, offering strategic insights, recommendations, and prepared solutions.
- Develop high-quality, executive-ready presentations, briefings, and messaging for executive leadership (e.g., leadership reviews, Operational Analysis Reviews, and team All Hands).
Executive Reporting, Analysis & Insights:
- Lead the development of dashboards, performance metrics, and data-driven reporting across the DT portfolio.
- Utilize Planview to compile, analyze, and communicate insights that inform strategic planning, operational prioritization, and organizational health.
- Strong data visualization and presentation skills to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for decision-makers.
Operational Excellence & Governance:
- Lead planning, execution, and governance activities for DT strategic initiatives, ensuring effective delivery and alignment with Collins DT priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement in organizational processes, operating rhythms, PMO procedures, and cross-functional workflows in partnership with the Collins DT PMO Operations Lead.
Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives:
- Direct or support critical transformation projects, annual goal alignment cycles, leadership offsites, and other Collins DT-impact initiatives.
- Lead strategic assessments and broad business initiatives as assigned by PMBO leadership.
Leadership & Influence:
- Build trust with senior stakeholders through effective communication, discretion, and delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Mentor PMO and project teams on standard methodologies, governance, and strategic communication.
Qualifications YOU Must Have: - Typically requires a 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.
- Significant experience in program/portfolio management in DT, engineering, or operational environments.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, including experience building strategic presentations and narratives.
- Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without authority.
Strong analytical and data storytelling skills; advanced proficiency with analytics and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau). - Detail oriented, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced landscape.
Qualifications We Prefer:- Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated industries.
- Expertise with Enterprise-level planning tools (particularly Planview), digital transformation, or operating model design.
- Not required, but desire qualifications such as PMP.
- Advanced data visualization capabilities.
What We Offer:Some of our competitive benefits packages include:
- 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 reimbursement 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, and 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.
- And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there's no better place to be right now than in digital. If you're an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you're a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.
