Payroll Portfolio Lead (Hybrid)

Posted: Posted Yesterday

Start Date: 2026-10-12

Location: US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS; US-AZ-TUCSON-863A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ 863A; US-TX-RICHARDSON-C07 ~ 1707 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C07; US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193Country: United States of America Time Type: Full time

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGSPosition Role Type: HybridU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Enterprise Services team: The Enterprise Services Business Solutions (ESBS) Organization is a shared service across RTX. These services include payroll, timekeeping, accounts payable, travel and expense, accounts receivable, procurement, records management, accounting, and more, all aimed at supporting the core operations of RTX. We currently have multiple projects focused on Payroll and Timekeeping enhancements. To support these initiatives, ESBS is seeking a Payroll Portfolio Lead to join our PMO/Transformation Organization. The successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of collaborating with various functional teams. They will also need strong communication skills to effectively provide management with updates on status, risks, and mitigation plans.

What You Will Do: Oversee project managers on the execution of Payroll and Timekeeping project activities, including project schedules, key decisions, resource allocation, financials, requirements, issues, risks, and dependencies. Address complex issues and challenges within projects, including tactful executive escalations and driving critical decisions. Collaborate closely with the Global Process Owner and Business Relationship Manager (BRM).Assist PMO Director with capital projects submittals and working with leadership on project prioritization. Develop compelling materials to communicate the project's value delivery story clearly and effectively to senior and executive leaders. Build trust and foster collaborative relationships with digital and functional executive sponsors, ensuring alignment with their strategic interests and viewpoints. Anticipated Travel: ~20% within USQualifications 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 7+ years of experience leading complex projects or programs, within Payroll/Timekeeping or Enterprise Operations. Experience overseeing technology implementations, including end‐to‐end deployments from requirements gathering through testing, go‐live, and stabilization.

We Prefer: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in a government, aerospace/defense, or other highly regulated industry with complex payroll and timekeeping compliance requirements. Familiarity with payroll/timekeeping processes, related audits, controls, and compliance reporting. Demonstrated ability to create polished, executive‐ready presentations that clearly communicate program insights, status, risks, and value. Strong change‐leadership capability, including preparing organizations for new processes, systems, and governance models and demonstrated leadership behaviors such as driving results, instilling trust, collaborating effectively, maintaining customer focus, and operating with strategic vision. Experience working in large, complex corporate environments with multi‐year transformation roadmaps or portfolios and Experience influencing senior leaders and driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups in matrixed organizations.

What We Offer: Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package 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. Learn More & Apply Now!

Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Richardson, TX, Farmington, CT, Cedar Rapids, IA, or Tucson, AZ.Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Hybrid: Employees who are working in hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms