> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4693926-digital-technology-senior-program-engagement-lead-hybrid](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4693926-digital-technology-senior-program-engagement-lead-hybrid). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Digital Technology Senior Program Engagement Lead (Hybrid) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Davis, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600 - $276,800 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Digital Technology, Presentation Programs - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5962576761 ## About the Role 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, * Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience. * U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. * Active Top Secret Clearance. * 3+years' proven experience managing engineering or digital technology projects delivering cross-functional projects on time, within budget, and to scope. * Ability to highlight issues and seek solutions to business and technical issues. * Demonstrated strong organization skills and solid problem-solving skills in anticipating and analyzing needs as well as quickly identifying solutions. * Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, identify/negotiate solutions and resolve conflicts effectively. * Experience managing project financials (EAC, BAC) and forecasting resource demand. Qualifications We Prefer: * An active Top Secret Clearance. * Experience working in a government, engineering, and/or manufacturing environment. * Experience gathering requirements and identify technical solutions to meet business needs. * Effective executive presence and influential leadership capabilities with the ability to interact with senior levels of leadership including Customer, teammates, and suppliers. * Demonstrated experience in financial planning, business case analysis and Return on Investment (ROI). * Knowledgeable of Contracts, Statement of Work (SOW), Basis of Estimate (BOE), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) processes and practices. * Experience with and understanding of process improvement techniques (i.e., Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean, etc.) to reduce waste and improve efficiencies. * Experience with various project delivery methodologies including waterfall and agile. * Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. ## Description Digital Technology (DT) Infrastructure currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Engagement Lead (PEL) in Sterling, Virginia. The DT PEL owns the planning, estimation and execution of scope required to support secured Program Work Environments (PWE) within the Collins Strategic Business Units. The successful candidate will be the primary DT touchpoint for assigned programs and be a change agent for digital transformation and new capability adoption. This role will work in a fast-paced, collaborative, cross functional matrix environment to effectively support PWEs from proposal and start-up through sustainment, ensuring projects are completed on schedule within the established budget., * Partner with Engineering customers at appropriate levels on matters related to schedule, quality, cost and engineering change to achieve highest levels of customer satisfaction and responsiveness to rapidly changing business conditions through the full program lifecycle. * Coordinate across engineering teams and other stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage program schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. * Develop understanding of the customer roadmaps, forecasts, to identify opportunities for how digital solutions can support business objectives. * Understand technical implementation at the architecture level and propose technical alternatives, ask questions that clarify priorities and requirements. * Facilitate technical collaboration with 3rd parties (e.g., suppliers) to simplify and accelerate problem resolution. * Prepare bids and proposals, translating customer requirements into standard solutions for future business opportunities and pursuits. * Manage and control scope, cost, schedule, and performance of projects, which will include task planning and scheduling, financial forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC), annual planning, resource capacity, and demand forecasting. * Manage changes in scope, evaluating impact, rebaselining efforts, and aligning stakeholders to changes and impacts. * Prepare presentations and effectively communicate project status with both internal and external customers at strategic and tactical leadership levels. * Establish and maintain key project metrics, milestones, critical path. * Resolve conflicts, promote work sharing, encourage cross function and business collaboration and motivate teams toward common goals. * Participate in continuous process improvement activities to improve predictable execution of the DT service delivery model.