Associate Director, Compact Terminal Program Manager (Onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

2d•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Airborne & Sustainment portfolio in the Strategic Communications business area is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-complexity program involving development and production activities simultaneously. The role leads program execution across development, qualification, production, and engineering change efforts, ensuring cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual commitments are met. It directs cross-functional Integrated Program Teams and serves as the primary customer interface. The role is primarily onsite in Marlborough, Massachusetts; Largo, Florida may be an alternative location for eligible candidates, with travel to Marlborough two to three weeks per month. Approximately 30% domestic travel is noted in the role overview; the qualifications also state travel of up to 10%. An active, transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Typically a university degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience.
Program or project management experience in government, defense, aerospace, or a related industry.
At least 5 years of program management or related project management experience leading teams responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
At least 10 years of experience leading organizations closely aligned with a program management office, such as supply chain, engineering, or operations.
Experience leading engineering development programs involving both hardware and software.
Self-directed leadership capability, including executing change management and handling ambiguity.
Engineering and manufacturing development phase experience with Department of Defense programs.
Customer-facing program leadership experience and excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel for customer, company, and program-related activities; qualifications specify up to 10% travel.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance before the start date.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management.
Strong working knowledge of and demonstrated experience with business and project management tools and processes, including EVMS, IMS/IMP, risk management, financial forecasting, and EAC.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with RF products or custom electronics.
Proven experience leading all phases of programs and ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets.
Specific experience with Nuclear Command & Control (NC3) programs and/or other strategic initiatives.
Capture phase experience with DoD programs.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of a high-complexity program, integrating simultaneous development, qualification, production, and engineering change efforts.
Ensure execution of cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual commitments using program leadership best practices.
Establish, monitor, and drive adherence to program schedules, budgets, milestones, critical paths, and key performance metrics.
Apply Earned Value Management to assess program health, develop Estimates at Completion (EACs), and recommend corrective actions.
Direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams spanning contracts, finance, supply chain, operations, quality, and engineering.
Serve as the primary customer interface and maintain strong customer relationships and a collaborative One Team culture.
Lead and deliver Annual Operating Plans, long-term financial outlooks, Program Management Reviews, and business forecasting reviews.
Manage communication and coordination across internal and geographically dispersed stakeholders.
Guide and support engineering change proposals, new business capture, and proposal activities.
Lead proposal and baseline efforts for new product development as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family planning benefits through Ovia Health.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand.
Child and elder care services through Bright Horizons.
Second-opinion program through Teladoc Medical Experts.
Potential eligibility for flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, holidays, and annual short- or long-term incentive compensation programs.