Senior Manager, ES Strategy & Transformation

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Farmington, CT, USA
In-Office
132K-252K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Leads enterprise strategy and transformation through partnerships with AI, LLM, hyperscaler, frontier lab, and deep-tech companies. Evaluates technology and competitive trends, develops collaboration opportunities, translates business and technical needs into partnership strategies, and creates executive briefings, evaluations, value propositions, and strategic roadmaps. The role facilitates alignment across Enterprise Services and RTX business units while helping define differentiated future capabilities.
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Date Posted:

2026-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 Position: 

 

RTX is searching for a strategic, techsavvy leader to help shape the future of our digital and AI ecosystem. As a Senior Manager on our ES Product Strategy team, you will identify, develop, and scale strategic partnerships with modern technology companies including AI/LLM innovators, hyperscalers, frontier labs, and other emerging tech players. Your work will directly enhance RTX's competitive advantage across the Aerospace & Defense industry. 

 

Who You Are:  

  • A systems thinker who can distill complex technologies into strategic insights 

  • Curious, analytical, and comfortable navigating both business and technical conversations 

  • Skilled at evaluating industry dynamics and identifying true differentiation versus hype 

  • A listener and relationship builder who can engage partners, influence stakeholders, and articulate compelling strategies 

 

What You Will Do: 

  • Identify and evaluate modern technology partners (AI, LLM, hyperscalers, deeptech platforms, frontier labs) that can strengthen RTX’s enterprise capabilities 

  • Analyze competitive trends across the Aerospace & Defense landscape to understand how strategic partnerships drive industry advantage—and where RTX can lead 

  • Engage new and existing partners to explore emerging technologies and shape collaboration opportunities aligned to RTX’s priorities 

  • Build strong relationships across the tech ecosystem to expand RTX’s access to innovation 

  • Translate business objectives and technical requirements from internal stakeholders into actionable partnership strategies 

  • Produce clear, concise briefings, partner evaluations, and strategic roadmaps that influence senior leaders and executive sponsors 

  • Facilitate crossfunctional collaboration across Enterprise Services and RTX business units by providing continuous market insight 

  • Support leaders in defining differentiated value propositions and future capabilities for RTX customers 

 

 Qualifications You Must Have: 

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience  

  • Proficient in analysis, executive-level storytelling, presentation, positioning, and messaging development. 

  • Skilled in crafting clear strategy documents and translating strategies into actionable roadmaps and plans. 

  • Experienced in driving alignment across senior leadership and managing diverse stakeholders effectively. 

  • Knowledgeable in AI/emerging tech strategies with a focus on quantifying and prioritizing customer value and impact. 

 

Qualifications We Prefer: 

  • Strategic thinker with execution discipline 

  • Experience at a top tier consulting firm or bank (McKinsey & Co, BCG, Bain, Accenture, JP Morgan, Moelis & Company, Goldman Sachs) 

  • Experience in commercial Aerospace or Defense (A&D) 

What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance   

  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   

  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   

  • Tuition reimbursement program  

  • Student Loan Repayment Program   

  • Life insurance and disability coverage   

  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  

  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  

  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   

  • Adoption Assistance            

  • Autism Benefit   

  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   

  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  

  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   

  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  

  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

  • This position may be eligible for relocation    

  • And more!   

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Location/Type: Hybrid 

  • Farmington, CT is the preferred location

Please consider the following role type definitions 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 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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Skills Required

  • University degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in analysis, executive-level storytelling, presentation, positioning, and messaging development
  • Experience crafting strategy documents and translating strategies into actionable roadmaps and plans
  • Experience driving alignment across senior leadership and managing diverse stakeholders
  • Knowledge of AI and emerging technology strategies, including quantifying and prioritizing customer value and impact
  • Strategic thinking with execution discipline
  • Experience at a top-tier consulting firm or bank
  • Experience in commercial aerospace or defense

RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) programs are described with employer matching and, in many cases, an additional company retirement contribution, with a student‑loan repayment feature that can substitute for the match in eligible situations. Plan materials also reference automatic enrollment and other structural supports that strengthen long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside wellness tools and incentives. HSA‑eligible options with company contributions are also referenced on careers and benefits pages.
  • Parental & Family Support Program descriptions point to paid parental leave, backup childcare resources, and family supports such as birth/adoption benefits and an Autism Benefit (availability varies by unit and location). Dependent and elder‑care resources are also noted.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
185,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

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