Principal Project Execution Lead

RTX

. Lead multiple capital projects and teams from Test Equipment startup to factory deployment .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeTewksbury • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading capital projects and teams, with a strong focus on Earned Value Management and Integrated Master Schedules. Capable of driving long-range planning and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve program objectives while ensuring alignment with organizational values.

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Earned Value Management (EVM)Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)Capital Project LeadershipProposal DevelopmentSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Capital Project ManagementLong-Range PlanningMetric GenerationTechnical Project LeadershipProcess Improvement Methodologies

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PMX ToolsTracking Books

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Test EquipmentProgram Configuration ManagementBusiness Health ChecksMultidisciplinary TeamsTechnical Issue Resolution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple capital projects and teams from Test Equipment startup to factory deployment
Understand scope, factory needs, and program needs of capital programs
Drive and participate in long-range planning for capital test equipment
Lead capital test equipment proposal efforts supporting the Engineering/Operations Long Range Plan
Follow the Test Solutions Center EAC process for capital scope execution and metric generation
Establish meaningful and measurable goals and communicate effectively with the team
Lead by example and ensure alignment with Raytheon values and behaviors
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in system operation, testing, and troubleshooting
Provide independent business health checks by evaluating capital execution metrics
Participate in Test Solutions Center initiatives
Interact with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, CPT/IPT Leads, and functional management to achieve program and business-unit objectives
Support and drive development of capital execution rigor and long-range planning for engineering and operations capital

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience leading mid- to large-sized teams and technical projects
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience baselining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) of projects
Experience with bidding proposals and long-range planning
Active or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
Preferred: experience with Program Configuration Management principles and tools such as IMS, PMX tools, or tracking books
Preferred: knowledge of process improvement methodologies
Preferred: experience supporting technical issue resolution, mentoring early-career staff, or managing project teams of various sizes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short-term disability and 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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available