HR Project Manager

RTX

23h•Remote

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The HR Project Manager role is a dynamic and highly visible position that requires project management skills, attention to detail, and agility in responding to fast-changing business priorities. The ideal candidate will act as a point of coordination for strategic HR initiatives, gathering and synthesizing information from various sources to deliver actionable insights and executive-level deliverables. This role demands the ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage competing deadlines, and safeguard sensitive personnel and business-related information with the highest degree of discretion.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years experience.
Experience with HR best practices, principles and functions.
Experience in managing strategic projects and initiatives, demonstrating cross-functional leadership and strong change management to achieve measurable results.
Experience working in a complex matrix environment.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making and quantitative skills.
Experience with MS Project or similar tools.
Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall approaches.
Experience creating and executing change management plans, as well as influencing senior executives.
Persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to tailor communications to a broad range of audiences and prepare executive-ready materials.
Proven success in managing strategic projects and initiatives, demonstrating cross-functional leadership and strong change management to achieve measurable results.
Demonstrated capability in successfully designing solutions, aligning leadership and managing implementation of best practices.
Ability to build trust-based relationships and effectively collaborate across businesses and HR organizations.
Comfort with ambiguity as well as strong judgment and ability to make well-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution: Lead and manage complex, high-impact HR projects and initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. Establish project teams, define milestones, and execute project deliverables to drive measurable outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Partner with Raytheon HR teams, Center of Excellence (COE) leaders, and business unit stakeholders to develop and implement HR initiatives that achieve business results and foster leadership collaboration.
Strategic Planning & Process Management: Coordinate and maintain the HR strategic calendar, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and critical engagements. Support the HR for HR lead, by proactively planning and facilitating key HR events, including strategic reviews and extended staff meetings.
Executive-Level Communication: Develop compelling and data-driven presentations for executive audiences, crafting the people narrative and supporting materials that bring clarity to strategic HR initiatives. Tailor communication to a wide range of stakeholders while maintaining an executive-ready standard.
Change Management: In partnership with the Talent and Organizational Health team, design and execute robust change management plans that lead to successful adoption of HR transformation initiatives. Partner with senior executives to align on project goals and ensure effective implementation of best practices.
Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks, challenges, and roadblocks in project execution. Develop mitigation strategies and ensure timely resolution to keep projects on track.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data and metrics to track progress, evaluate project success, and provide insights to inform decisions.