Digital Program Lead (DPL) - Tomahawk

RTX
Tucson, AZ, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$107,500.0 - $204,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Scrum Methodology Software Engineering Systems Integration SC Clearance Devsecops

Job description

Raytheon has an exciting, high-impact opportunity for a Digital Program Lead (DPL) in the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role provides senior digital leadership for the Naval Air Missiles (NAM SSBU) in Tucson, AZ, supporting the Tomahawk enterprise following its recent $22.9B program award. The DPL owns the digital strategy, roadmap, and execution of a DT portfolio exceeding $35M annually, ensuring all digital capabilities required for mission execution are ready, modernized, and aligned with program performance objectives.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary DT interface for program leadership, program management teams, and functional partners; acting as a strategic business partner, escalation point, and driving force behind digital transformation across a complex, multi-year, high-visibility program. This role operates in a cross-functional environment, ensuring fully integrated DT support from program start-up through sustainment. This is an on-site position requiring presence in Tucson, AZ five days per week, with relocation available for qualified applicants.

What You Will Do:

  • Serve as the senior DT touchpoint for SBU Leadership, Program Management, and SSBU Directors, acting as a strategic partner, decision influencer, and escalation point for digital transformation initiatives.
  • Lead the development, ownership, and execution of a strategic DT roadmap that aligns digital capabilities with the Tomahawk program’s cost, schedule, performance, and modernization needs.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and root-cause analysis to overcome complex digital challenges that impact program execution.
  • Manage program digital financials, including a $35M+ portfolio, EVMS reporting, staffing strategies, performance metrics, and operations reviews.
  • Partner with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and proposal teams to capture requirements, build executable digital plans, and ensure all program phases are supported with the right tools, infrastructure, and resources.
  • Oversee the Program Annual Operating Plan (AOP), capital and expense spending, and ensure digital compliance with security and infrastructure regulations including DFARS, CMMC, RMF, and JSIG.
  • Lead and direct DT personnel, internal resources, and third-party partners to advance Agile ways of working, innovate digital solutions, and streamline procurement and delivery of technical capabilities.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance preferred, with experience supporting classified and government programs.
  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.

About the company

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s 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.

Digital Program Lead (DPL)

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world., Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

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