Date Posted:2026-08-11
Country:United States of America
Location:US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS
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 certain necessary systems.
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
Enterprise Services (ES) Strategy & Transformation (S&T) is seeking a seasoned Director and program leader to drive complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives in support of the oneRTX strategic agenda, leveraging the scale of our three business units and maximizing the RTX value of ES.
This role will lead ES Mission Area transformation activities leveraging Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) methodologies to accelerate ES Service adoption, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals for collaboration, cost structure optimization, productivity, and performance. The Director of Strategic Initiatives role requires working with executive leadership within the RTX corporate organization and the 3 RTX business units to develop and execute plans that create the greatest value for our employees and shareholders.
The ideal candidate brings strong strategic acumen, exceptional communication and stakeholder influence skills, deep program management experience, and a proven ability to guide large organizations through transformational change.
What You Will Do:- Oversee an ES Mission Area oneRTX transformation portfolio, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, budgets, and enterprise strategic objectives.
- Shape multi-year roadmaps, operating models, KPIs, and governance mechanisms to achieve financial and operational commitments.
- Define strategies for milestone development, program planning, and execution to ensure long-term transformation objectives are realized.
- Lead the execution of transformation activities including customer contact and influence, workplans, proposal development, negotiation, and business case development.
- Partner with executive & C-suite leaders across RTX Corporate and BU organizations to align executable strategies and plans.
- Proactively evaluate program activities, build contingency plans, and execute corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure progress.
- Identify and leverage program interdependencies to improve efficiency realization across the enterprise.
- Develop and execute change management and communication strategies to enable adoption of ES services and transformation initiatives.
- Build strong relationships and influence without authority across ES Mission Area leadership, technology, HR, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Communications, and other partners.
- Translate complex information into clear, concise updates for executive leadership.
- Implement rigorous governance structures, dashboards, operating rhythms, and quality mechanisms to ensure predictable and transparent execution.
- Ensure CORE methodology is leveraged appropriately, and process improvements are consistently identified and adopted.
- Drive lessons learned across programs and contribute to ES transformation readiness and capability building.
- May require up to 25% domestic travel.
- Hybrid preferred at either Farmington, CT; Richardson, TX; Cedar Rapids, IA
Qualifications You Must Have:- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered. MBA preferred.
- Minimum 14 years of experience in consulting, business management or program management, preferably in a supervisory role, or 12 years with advanced degree.
- Expertise in program management, strategic planning, risk management, financial analysis, operations, supply chain, quality, and customer relationship management.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills at all levels of the organization.
- Experience operating at a Director level as described by RTX job catalog.
- Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while managing detailed execution.
- Strong decision agility, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of RTX business processes, procedures, and financial principles.
- Ability to develop and execute strategies that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Qualifications We Prefer:- Transformation, operating model redesign, enterprise strategy execution, or large-scale process modernization.
- Background in consulting or advisory roles supporting transformation initiatives.
- Experience with agile-at-scale, modern PMO practices, and enterprise portfolio management tools.
What We Offer:Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- 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! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.
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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.
