Associate Director, Operations Leadership Development Program – Program Manager

Role Overview

• Lead the day-to-day management and operational delivery of the Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP), supporting 140+ associates across RTX businesses.
• Execute program processes including rotation scheduling, onboarding, learning events, performance management coordination, and off-placement into full-time roles.
• Ensure a consistent and high-quality experience for participants across rotational assignments and program milestones.
• Own the design and delivery of functional learning experiences aligned to Operations capability needs.
• Partner with functional leaders and subject matter experts to develop and deliver training that strengthens participants’ technical and operational capabilities.
• Ensure functional learning complements the enterprise leadership development curriculum established by RTX Learning & Development.
• Partner closely with the RTX Learning & Development team, which defines the enterprise leadership development framework and common program elements across rotational programs.
• Execute leadership development programming and shared program components in alignment with enterprise standards and governance.
• Contribute insights and recommendations to support the ongoing evolution of rotational programs within the broader L&D ecosystem.
• Oversee the design and coordination of rotational assignments across RTX businesses to ensure meaningful development opportunities and exposure to key operational capabilities.
• Monitor the quality and developmental rigor of assignments through ongoing engagement with associates and assignment managers.
• Provide coaching and developmental guidance to program participants throughout their rotations.
• Partner with RTX Talent Acquisition and University Relations teams to attract and hire top early-career talent from target universities and programs.
• Maintain relationships with key university partners and represent RTX and the OLDP at recruiting events and campus engagements.
• Collaborate with Operations leaders, HR Business Partners, and assignment managers to ensure rotational assignments align with business priorities and workforce capability needs.
• Communicate program updates, participant progress, and outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Track and analyze program metrics including participant performance, retention, placement outcomes, and leadership pipeline impact.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen program operations, functional learning, and the overall participant experience.
• Support the ongoing evolution of rotational programs as RTX continues to mature its enterprise leadership development ecosystem.

Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• Prior experience managing complex programs, initiatives, or operations involving multiple stakeholders.
• Prior program and project management skills with the ability to coordinate work across organizations.
• Experience in talent development, leadership development, campus programs, or workforce initiatives.

Benefits

• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care