3 days ago

Application Portfolio Management Lead

RTX

Hybrid
Full Time
$192,000
Hybrid

Job Overview

Job TitleApplication Portfolio Management Lead
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$192,000
LocationHybrid

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Job Description

Application Portfolio Management Lead at RTX

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:
As part of our oneRTX Enterprise Services Adoption efforts, the Application Portfolio Management Lead within the Digital function will play a key role in strengthening visibility, governance, and strategic alignment across the application landscape. This role drives digital maturity by promoting lifecycle discipline and data‑driven decision‑making, ensuring the portfolio evolves in support of business and technology priorities.
Partnering closely with architecture, governance, finance, and business teams, the manager translates portfolio insights into actionable recommendations that reduce redundancy, improve efficiency, and guide the organization toward a more modern and cost‑effective application environment.

What You Will Do:

  • Strategic Portfolio Leadership: Manages the Corporate Application Portfolio, ensuring accurate data, clear ownership, and alignment with business goals. Define the long-term direction for how applications are assessed, governed, and improved.
  • Governance & Lifecycle Stewardship: Develop and enhance governance frameworks that promote accountability, reduce redundancy, and meet security and architectural standards. Provide leadership with insights that guide investment decisions, risk management, and technology planning.
  • ServiceNow Hands-on Experience: Oversee the migration from legacy APM tools to ServiceNow as the enterprise system of record. Design data flows, reporting structures, and adoption practices to maximize platform value.
  • Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Finance, and Business Units to ensure shared ownership of the application portfolio. Lead workshops and governance forums to align stakeholders and integrate APM practices into delivery processes.
  • Continuous improvement: Use Agile methods to refine APM processes, improve data quality, and streamline workflows. Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and enhance portfolio insights and governance maturity.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred) with 10+ years of experience.
  • 8+ years of experience leading enterprise application portfolio management or related technology governance functions.
  • Expertise with ServiceNow APM or similar portfolio management platforms.
  • Demonstrated success establishing governance frameworks, lifecycle processes, and portfolio controls.
  • Strong background in Agile methodologies and cross functional collaboration.
  • Exceptional communication and executive level influencing skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience integrating legacy APM tools into ServiceNow.
  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture, IT financial management, or technology risk management.

Key skills/competency

  • Application Portfolio Management
  • ServiceNow APM
  • IT Governance
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data-driven Decision Making
  • Risk Management
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Lifecycle Management

Tags:

Application Portfolio Management Lead
IT Governance
Strategic Planning
Digital Transformation
Portfolio Optimization
Lifecycle Management
Data-driven Decisions
Risk Management
Efficiency Improvement
Stakeholder Alignment
Process Improvement
ServiceNow APM
Agile Methodologies
Enterprise Architecture
IT Financial Management
Legacy Systems Integration
Portfolio Management Platforms
Data Flows
Reporting Structures
Security Standards
Architectural Standards

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How to Get Hired at RTX

  • Research RTX's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive experience in Application Portfolio Management, ServiceNow APM, and IT governance, aligning with RTX's defense sector needs.
  • Showcase strategic leadership: Prepare examples demonstrating your ability to lead strategic portfolio initiatives and drive data-driven decision-making.
  • Emphasize collaboration and Agile skills: Be ready to discuss how you've partnered with diverse teams and applied Agile methods in technology governance.
  • Demonstrate domain knowledge: Articulate your understanding of aerospace and defense, IT financial management, or enterprise architecture's relevance to the role.

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