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RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

The Portfolio Lead will join the Enterprise Services Business Solutions (ESBS) organization, supporting procurement and program services initiatives. The role is hybrid, with up to 20% travel within the United States.

• Oversee project management activities, including schedules, key decisions, resource allocation, financials, requirements, issues, risks, and dependencies.
• Address complex issues and challenges within projects, including executive escalations and critical decisions.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Process Owner and Business Relationship Manager.
• Assist the PMO Director with capital project submittals and work with leadership on project prioritization.
• Develop compelling materials to communicate the project's value delivery story to senior and executive leaders.
• Build trust and foster collaborative relationships with digital and functional executive sponsors.

• 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, preferably within Procurement, Supply Chain, or Enterprise Operations.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing procurement technology implementations, including end‑to‑end deployments from requirements gathering through testing, go‑live, and stabilization.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and knowledge of how PLM integrates with procurement, supply management, and materials processes.

• 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 procurement, contracting, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to procurement and supplier management in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with procurement‑related audits, controls, and compliance reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to create polished, executive‑ready presentations that clearly communicate program insights, status, risks, and value.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups in matrixed organizations.
• Strong change‑leadership capability, including preparing organizations for new processes, systems, and governance models.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors such as 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.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement and 401(k) match.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, and paid time off.
• Educational assistance, child/adult backup care, and employee assistance program.
• Annual incentive compensation possibilities, subject to business unit and agreement terms.

USD 157,200 – 298,800 per year, depending on experience, location, and other factors.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.