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