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Principal Technical Project Manager – Aviation Intelligence
Location
Maryland
Posted
113 days ago
Salary
$107.5K - $204.5K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Technical Project Manager – Aviation Intelligence
RTX
• Lead medium-to-large technical programs ($500K+) across data science, data engineering, AI/ML, and digital initiatives, driving cost, schedule, scope, and resource management • Coordinate cross-functionally with Connected Aviation, other SBUs, and Digital Technology (DT) teams to ensure successful delivery of high-impact data solutions • Enable Agile teams to stay aligned with strategic priorities, emphasizing customer value, portfolio visibility, and delivery accountability • Manage program risks and dependencies, prepare executive-level progress reports, and recommend solutions to complex program challenges • Support vendor and contractor oversight, ensuring alignment with program objectives and performance expectations • Contribute to continuous improvement, helping strengthen program management standards and execution across the Aviation Intelligence portfolio.
Job Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
- In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
- Demonstrated experience leading medium to large technical programs ($500K+)
- Strong knowledge of project and program management methodologies and tools
- Experience with executive-level influence skills, partnering with senior leadership across engineering, digital technology, and product teams
- Experience working in Agile environments and tools (Azure DevOps, Jira)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, or similar analytical tools
- Understanding of SQL databases and software engineering practices
- Familiarity with CI/CD frameworks and DevOps/DevSecOps toolchains
- Proven communication and presentation skills with ability to influence leadership
- Strong strategic thinking and business planning capability.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
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