Application Portfolio Management Lead

Date Posted:

2026-01-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MI-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.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

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 Manager 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. 

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.

Work Location:

Remote

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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