Director, RTX Rotational Programs

RTX

Director of RTX Rotational Programs shaping future leadership pipeline at RTX, an aerospace and defense company. Responsible for developing and managing rotational programs critical for future business leaders.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $186,200 - $353,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve the enterprise strategy for emerging professionals rotational programs, ensuring alignment to RTX’s leadership expectations and long-term workforce needs
Position rotational programs as a strategic talent feeder that delivers differentiated capability and bench strength across the enterprise
Translate enterprise workforce and succession priorities into targeted program design, scale, and capability focus areas
Serve as a strategic partner to senior executive and functional leaders across RTX
Shape and influence enterprise talent decisions, including hiring targets, rotation placements, and final placement outcomes
Enable and prepare executives to engage in key program moments (selection, development experiences, talent reviews)
Influence enterprise talent decisions through clear insights, data, and strong executive presence
Lead a portfolio of rotational programs across multiple functions, ensuring consistency in standards while enabling functional relevance
Establish and enforce enterprise governance, operating rhythms, and decision frameworks
Ensure programs are designed and executed as an integrated system, not standalone experiences
Drive best-in-class program management discipline across all programs—planning, execution, risk management, and delivery at scale
Oversee complex, high-visibility processes including enterprise-wide rotations, global mobility, talent reviews, and placement decisions
Ensure operational excellence across all touchpoints, balancing scale, consistency, and participant experience
Lead budget strategy and investment allocation, ensuring ROI and alignment to business impact
Own program outcomes including quality of hire, readiness acceleration, retention, and post-program placement success
Ensure rotational experiences are intentional, differentiated, and aligned to future leadership capability needs
Partner across Talent, HR, and the business to ensure strong conversion into critical roles and long-term leadership pipelines
Use data and insights to evaluate effectiveness and inform ongoing program evolution
Benchmark externally and incorporate leading practices to maintain a competitive, forward-looking portfolio
Continuously refine programs based on business feedback, participant outcomes, and enterprise priorities
Lead and develop a team of Program Managers, building a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and enterprise mindset
Elevate program management capability, ensuring the team operates with precision, scalability, and strong stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience
Deep, demonstrated experience leading rotational or leadership development programs at scale (required)
Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner to senior executives and influence enterprise-level decisions
Strong track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with measurable business and talent outcomes
Exceptional program and project management discipline, with the ability to drive execution across a highly matrixed environment
Experience building and managing governance models, operating structures, and scalable talent systems
Strong business acumen and ability to connect talent strategies to business performance and workforce planning
Executive presence with the ability to translate complexity into clear, compelling narratives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementdata analysisgovernance modelsoperating structurestalent systemsworkforce planningbudget strategyrisk managementbusiness impact analysis

Soft Skills

strategic partnershipinfluenceexecutive presencecommunicationaccountabilityoperational excellencestakeholder alignmentleadership developmentteam buildingnarrative translation

Certifications

University DegreeAdvanced Degree