Manager, Program Management (Onsite) - US-SC-SIMPSONVILLE-1001 ~ 1001 Old Stage Rd ~ OLD STAGE | RTX Job

Date Posted:

2026-10-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-SC-SIMPSONVILLE-1001 ~ 1001 Old Stage Rd ~ OLD STAGE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution and performance of multiple programs, balancing customer commitments, technical requirements, and business priorities. With accountability for program financial performance, cost, schedule, and delivery, you will guide programs through development, production, and sustainment while serving as a primary point of contact for customers. This position brings together program execution, business management, and customer leadership, requiring sound judgment to navigate competing priorities, resolve complex challenges, and deliver results across a diverse portfolio of work.

In this role, you will lead Integrated Project Teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and Quality to align resources, manage risks, and keep programs on track. You will oversee program budgets and performance, contribute to proposals and contract negotiations, and communicate program status and business priorities to customers and senior leadership. With considerable independence and responsibility for multiple concurrent programs, you will have direct influence over execution decisions, customer relationships, and the financial and operational outcomes of the programs you manage.

This is an onsite role in Simpsonville, SC.

What You Will Do:

• Lead multiple programs through the full lifecycle, including development, production, and sustainment, while balancing competing priorities, customer commitments, and delivery schedules
• Own program execution and financial performance, including profit and loss (P&L), budgets, cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer deliverables
• Lead Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and Quality to coordinate activities, align resources, and achieve program objectives
• Serve as a primary customer interface, managing program communications, addressing customer requirements and action items, and maintaining alignment on program expectations and commitments
• Establish and monitor program plans, milestones, and performance metrics while identifying risks, resolving execution challenges, and implementing corrective actions to keep programs on track
• Manage program resources and priorities to support efficient execution, address operational constraints, and meet cost, schedule, and delivery commitments
• Prepare and present program performance updates, financial results, risks, and recovery plans to customers and company leadership
• Support proposal development, business planning, contract negotiations, and contractual changes, including coordination of budgets, technical requirements, and financial considerations
• Provide guidance, coaching, and direction to program team members, delegating responsibilities and influencing decisions across functional teams to achieve program goals
• Support domestic travel as needed to meet program and customer requirements

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Program management or leadership experience, including experience leading development, production, and/or sustainment programs
• Experience managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance using established program management tools and processes, such as Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Customer Scorecards, or comparable methods
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across disciplines such as Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Logistics, or related business functions

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Program or Product Management experience within the aerospace and defense industry, including experience managing complex programs, projects, or organizational change
• Experience developing and reporting program performance metrics to monitor execution, identify risks, and support business decisions
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and experience supporting government contracts or programs
• Experience leading proposal development, contract negotiations, and pricing strategy activities
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, develop practical solutions, and influence decisions across organizational and functional boundaries
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including effective communication, strategic thinking, team development, customer relationship management, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• 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  ​
•  And more!  

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

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Learn More & Apply Now!
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Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ​

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products​

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At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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