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# Digital Program Lead (DPL)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** McKinney, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/24E2F9B8539D48CEB0430A1FBDBB2707/job/

## About the Role

* Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience.
 * Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance., * Experience as an Agile Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Product Manager, leading cross-functional teams. PMP or PMX/CMX certification highly desired.
 * Experience in project management, risk/opportunity analysis, cost analysis (CAM), and tracking performance across large, complex programs.
 * Experience with software development, systems integration, DevSecOps, continuous improvement, and testing processes throughout the full lifecycle.
 * Leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, lead large backlogs/portfolios, and influence senior stakeholders.
 * Experience in business case development, ROI modeling, contract/SOW negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.

## Description

* Serve as DT touchpoint for SBU Leadership, Program Management, and SSBU Directors, acting as a strategic partner and escalation point for digital transformation initiatives.
 * * Develop and execute a strategic DT roadmap focused on streamlining opportunities and managing scope, cost, and schedule performance.
 * * Lead cross-functional collaboration and root cause analysis to solve complex DT program challenges.
 * * Manage key performance metrics, financials, EVMS, and staffing, providing regular status reports and operations reviews.
 * * Partner with engineering and proposal teams to capture requirements, create executable plans, and ensure effective program support across functions.
 * * Oversee the Program Annual Operating Plan (AOP), track capital and expense spending, and ensure compliance with security and infrastructure regulations (DFARS, CMMC, RMF, JSIG).
 * Direct and manage DT personnel, resources, and third-party collaborations to advance Agile initiatives and streamline procurement and technical solutions.
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