Sr. Manager, Cyber Project Excellence

Date Posted:2025-12-02Country:United States of AmericaLocation:UTIA1: Iowa - Corp Remote 123 Iowa Corporate Remote Location , Des Moines, IA, 50047 USAPosition Role Type:RemoteU.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: None/Not RequiredRTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:Role Overview: Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of cybersecurity and project management? Join our dynamic Program Management Office within the ES S&T Mission Execution team as the Sr Manager, Cybersecurity Project Excellence In this exciting and pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our projects are executed with precision and excellence. Reporting directly to the Cyber PMO Lead, you will lead a talented team of project managers, driving the successful delivery of high-stakes projects that protect and connect the world. If you are passionate about project management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your leadership skills and contribute to our mission.What You Will Do:Lead and oversee a team of project managers, ensuring they are empowered and equipped to deliver high-quality results on schedule and within budget.Ensure Project Managers are monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks, and implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment to grow individual skillsets to be a high performing team.Conduct regular project reviews, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, budgets and ES PMO processes.Serve as a point of escalation for project-related issues, providing timely resolution and maintaining stakeholder satisfaction, while ensuring Cyber PMO Lead has visibility into necessary issues and risks.Demonstrate project management best practices by leading critical Cybersecurity programs or projects.Serve as key thought partner in development and continuous maintenance of PMO strategy, processes, roadmap and goal alignment.Own the PMO metrics to ensure they are continuously accurateProactively communicate and support operational reporting requirements in alignment with the Cyber PMO Lead strategic directionMay act as delegate for the Cyber PMO LeadQualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.Leadership and talent management experience across multiple teams resulting in high performing teams and organizational healthExperienced user of the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience working under dynamic and uncertain business conditionsMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.Qualifications We Prefer:Ability to identify areas of significant business impact for improvement opportunitiesAbility to interface directly with senior leadership to positively influence and lead culture changeAbility to execute operationally with the tenacity to push through obstacles and realize the desired impact in a timely mannerExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDegree in a cybersecurity or IT related disciplineCORE Professional or equivalent certificationExperienced user of PlanviewKnowledge of agile ways of work (i.e. SAFe certifications or equivalent)Experience working in both Enterprise Services and Business Unit environmentsStrong Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices (PMP or other relevant certifications)Strong analytical skills with a data driven approach to decision makingAdaptable with a focus on innovation and continuous improvementStrong leadership skills and experience with cross functional teamsStrong interpersonal and communication skills including experience presenting to senior leadershipDemonstrated experience managing resources and multiple complex projects or programs simultaneouslyWhat We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.