Strategic Projects Lead

RTX

. Coordinate and integrate Digital Technology’s multi-year and annual planning cycles, including Strategic & Financial Planning, Long Range Planning, and Annual Operating Plan .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, program management, and digital transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on aligning organizational goals with funding and operational performance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with executive leadership.

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Strategic PlanningProgram ManagementDigital TransformationExecutive CommunicationCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Long Range PlanningAnnual Operating PlanStrategic Financial PlanningDigital Investment Planning

Soft Skills

Persuasive CommunicationNarrative Building

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseRegulated Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and integrate Digital Technology’s multi-year and annual planning cycles, including Strategic & Financial Planning, Long Range Planning, and Annual Operating Plan
Ensure long-range strategy translates to annual tactical execution with traceability from strategic priorities to funded work
Lead strategic initiatives and projects driving digital transformation and organization-wide impact
Provide strategic leadership for the Digital Technology narrative, explaining how priorities, investments, and capabilities enable mission outcomes, operational performance, and business growth
Support the annual goal alignment process to align improvement targets with funding and strategic priorities
Report to the Director, Digital Operations and Governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience
8+ years of experience in strategic planning, program management, and people leadership
Experience leading multi-year or annual planning cycles such as LRP, AOP, or SFP
U.S. citizenship is required
Must reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories
Master’s degree in organizational psychology, business administration or similar preferred
Track record leading cross-functional strategic initiatives with measurable business outcomes preferred
Strong executive communication; building clear, persuasive narratives and briefings preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, or similar regulated industry preferred
PMP or similar program management certification preferred
Background with digital investment planning preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available