Payroll Portfolio Lead

RTX

. Oversee project managers executing Payroll and Timekeeping project activities, including schedules, key decisions, resource allocation, financials, requirements, issues, risks, and dependencies .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex Payroll and Timekeeping projects, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and drive strategic alignment across executive sponsors and project teams.

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Project ManagementPayroll/Timekeeping ExpertiseChange LeadershipStakeholder EngagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Project OversightTechnology ImplementationRequirements GatheringEnd-to-End DeploymentCompliance ReportingAudit ControlsPresentation DevelopmentFinancial ManagementRisk ManagementResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationTrust BuildingCustomer FocusStrategic Vision

Industry Keywords

GovernmentAerospaceDefenseHighly Regulated IndustryComplex Payroll ComplianceTimekeeping ProcessesTransformation RoadmapsMatrixed OrganizationsExecutive LeadershipCapital Project Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee project managers executing Payroll and Timekeeping project activities, including schedules, key decisions, resource allocation, financials, requirements, issues, risks, and dependencies
Address complex project issues and challenges, including executive escalations and critical decisions
Collaborate with the Global Process Owner and Business Relationship Manager (BRM)
Assist the PMO Director with capital project submissions and project prioritization
Develop materials communicating the project value delivery story to senior and executive leaders
Build trust and collaborative relationships with digital and functional executive sponsors
Ensure alignment with sponsors’ strategic interests and viewpoints
Travel approximately 20% within the U.S.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
7+ years of experience leading complex projects or programs within Payroll/Timekeeping or Enterprise Operations
Experience overseeing technology implementations, including end-to-end deployments from requirements gathering through testing, go-live, and stabilization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in a government, aerospace/defense, or other highly regulated industry with complex payroll and timekeeping compliance requirements
Familiarity with payroll/timekeeping processes, related audits, controls, and compliance reporting
Ability to create polished, executive-ready presentations communicating program insights, status, risks, and value
Strong change-leadership capability, including preparing organizations for new processes, systems, and governance models
Demonstrated leadership behaviors including driving results, instilling trust, collaborating effectively, maintaining customer focus, and operating with strategic vision
Experience working in large, complex corporate environments with multi-year transformation roadmaps or portfolios
Experience influencing senior leaders and driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups in matrixed organizations
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Richardson, TX, Farmington, CT, Cedar Rapids, IA, or Tucson, AZ

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position and collective-bargaining coverage)