CGO Capital Project Portfolio Leader

Date Posted:

2026-06-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 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 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.

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
• Bachelor’s 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 you’re 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 attend select 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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