Sr. Manager, Payroll Implementation & Transformation Projects

Date Posted:

2026-03-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-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 Corporate, Enterprise Services team:

What You Will Do

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement payroll transformation strategies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Lead and execute projects related to payroll system implementations and enhancements.

Project Management

• Oversee all phases of payroll system implementations, including planning, execution, testing, and go-live support.
• Establish project timelines, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to budgets.

Process Development

• Analyze current payroll processes to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
• Provide GAP Analysis to share with stakeholder teams:
• Create business requirement documents, use cases, and process maps.
• Champion automation initiatives to streamline payroll operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with HR, IT, finance, policy and other departments to ensure alignment of project goals and outcomes.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders/ leadership teams, providing updates on project status and addressing any concerns.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Identify risks associated with payroll operations and develop mitigation strategies.

Testing & Training

• Lead the testing and validation of proposed solutions and ensure that they meet business requirements.
• Conduct training sessions for end-users on new payroll systems and processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in payroll management, implementations with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• 5+ years of experience leading end-to-end payroll system implementations and payroll process transformation initiatives within aerospace and defense organizations, including full lifecycle delivery (requirements, configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization).
• 7+ years of experience managing payroll operations in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including administration of multi-union collective bargaining agreements, ensuring high-volume payroll accuracy and audit readiness in regulated environments.
• 5+ years of project management experience overseeing multiple concurrent payroll or HRIS initiatives in complex, regulated organizations, partnering cross-functionally with HR, Finance, IT, and Labor Relations, and delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with automation initiatives to streamline payroll operations.
• Knowledge of compliance and risk management related to payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing change within organizations.
• Proficiency in creating business requirement documents, use cases, and process maps.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to understand business processes, identify, and mitigate risk.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now

Location: This position is remote. However, the successful candidate must live within CONUS.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). The employee may be expected to travel to RTX sites as needed.

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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