Senior Manager, Program Management - Civil Space (Onsite)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

2d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management to guide the Orion portfolio of products and services through its full lifecycle, from pursuit and order capture through development, production, delivery, and ongoing customer support. As leader of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), the role owns execution and business performance for assigned value streams, balancing cost, schedule, technical performance, profitability, and customer commitments. The position brings together program leadership, customer engagement, and business accountability, with direct influence over product delivery, support, and future growth. Working across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions, the Senior Manager leads complex teams, resolves program challenges, and responds to evolving customer requirements across multiple product lines. The role serves as a key interface with customers and OEM partners, building relationships, negotiating commitments, and guiding decisions that affect current program performance and longer-term business priorities. It also helps shape product and program strategies, direct investments, and influence the future direction of assigned value streams. This is an onsite role in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, products, or value streams in an aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environment.
Working knowledge of program management systems and disciplines, including resource planning, integrated scheduling, cost controls, and earned value management.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes, technical requirements, and product development environments.
Knowledge of aerospace contracts and the commercial considerations that influence program execution.
Experience supporting proposal development, pursuit activities, and customer negotiations.
Understanding of aerospace policies, procedures, and business systems related to quality, manufacturing, and program management.
Experience building relationships with internal and external customers and working across cross-functional teams to deliver program commitments.

Responsibilities

Lead the re-application of existing products and programs while supporting the introduction of new programs and capabilities across multiple product lines and services.
Manage product and program changes, including implementation of new or enhanced functionality across assigned offerings.
Serve as a key point of contact for multiple customers and prospective customers, building strong relationships and helping ensure commitments are understood and delivered.
Influence and negotiate with internal teams and customers to align priorities, resolve challenges, and meet or exceed program commitments.
Lead complex, matrixed Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and guide decision-making across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other supporting functions.
Own the overall performance of assigned value streams, including cost, schedule, technical performance, delivery, and customer expectations.
Evaluate complex program issues, apply sound judgment when information is incomplete, and drive decisions needed to keep programs moving forward.
Build effective internal and external networks and communicate program priorities, direction, and expectations across IPTs and key stakeholders.
Plan, direct, and monitor program-related budgets and resources associated with strategically important value streams.
Support long-term research and development investments, including initiatives that may span one to five years.
Provide input into strategic planning for assigned products, programs, and value streams based on customer needs, program performance, and future business priorities.
Apply advanced knowledge of program management systems and processes to guide execution, identify risks, and improve overall program performance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 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 insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits.
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.
Relocation eligibility.
Potential eligibility for short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, holidays, and annual short- or long-term incentive compensation, subject to applicable terms and eligibility.