CGO Capital Project Portfolio Leader

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-E Hermans Rd BLDG 805

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression creating a safer more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

To support the Capacity Growth Office (CGO) production ramp-up significant long-term capital investment is required to expand manufacturing capabilities and modernize critical infrastructure. These investments include facility upgrades advanced manufacturing technologies process automation and new equipment to increase throughput efficiency and operational resilience.

The CGO Capital Project Portfolio Leader will oversee a portfolio of strategic capital projects that support manufacturing expansion and modernization initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely on schedule within budget and in alignment with business objectives and customer commitments.

The Associate Director will also lead the implementation of the RLPM framework to standardize and strengthen capital project execution improving project predictability financial discipline resource utilization and overall execution performance.

This role requires a combination of project leadership technical expertise financial acumen and stakeholder management to successfully lead factory expansions infrastructure upgrades and technical equipment projects.

What You Will Do:

Project Planning and Execution

• Provide strategic oversight of the CGO capital project portfolio ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and manufacturing growth objectives.
• Lead development and execution of project plans including schedules budgets staffing and resource allocation.
• Ensure projects are executed on time within budget and in accordance with approved scope and business objectives.
• Oversee scope management risk identification mitigation planning and change control processes.
• Lead and support a team of Project Managers ensuring consistent application of project management best practices and standardized execution processes.
• Drive implementation of the RLPM framework to establish a centralized and standardized capital project management approach.
• Support execution of factory expansions infrastructure modernization initiatives and manufacturing equipment implementation projects.
• Oversee activities related to procurement installation commissioning validation and operational integration of manufacturing systems and equipment.

Stakeholder Communication and Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison among internal teams contractors vendors suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Lead weekly project meetings and monthly Governance Review Board meetings to communicate status risks financial performance and required actions.
• Ensure stakeholders remain aligned on project objectives priorities timelines and deliverables.
• Deliver executive-level project communications and status updates with clarity and accuracy.
• Foster collaboration accountability and transparency across all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies project management standards and regulatory requirements through clear and structured communication.

Financial and Compliance Management

• Oversee portfolio financial performance including cost controls forecasting and management of AOP EAC and LRE processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency while maintaining quality safety and delivery commitments.
• Provide timely financial and compliance updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with internal policies contractual obligations engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coach and develop Project Managers in financial management compliance and project execution disciplines.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to supplier facilities leadership reviews offsites and key program meetings will also be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Project Management Construction Management Operations or a related technical field.
• Experience managing complex capital projects or portfolios within manufacturing industrial aerospace defense or regulated environments.
• Leadership experience managing Project Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with capital project execution governance financial management and risk management practices.
• Experience managing capital budgets forecasting and financial controls.
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience implementing standardized project management frameworks.
• Experience in aerospace defense or advanced manufacturing environments.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Onsite - Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

Whether youre just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157200 USD - 298800 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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 or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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.

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