Sr. Manager, Business & Program Management (Hybrid)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

2d•$132,400 - $251,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Technology Program Management Office at Collins Aerospace is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to manage merger and acquisition projects. The role partners with Collins Digital Technology leaders, Collins functional partners, and RTX Enterprise Services to execute committed projects across the portfolio. It is hybrid, with the ideal candidate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Charlotte, North Carolina; Windsor Locks, Connecticut; or Richardson, Texas. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The position oversees end-to-end project planning and execution, including scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, integration checkpoints, risks and opportunities, financial reporting, technical reviews, issue escalation, and stakeholder communications. It leads Day 1 and post-close integration readiness assessments and manages budget forecasting and tracking for integration activities. The Program Manager partners with Digital leaders on resource assignments and integrated schedules, and leads teams in risk mitigation, issue resolution, and stakeholder communications. The role also builds collaborative teams, establishes trust and accountability with customers, stakeholders, and staff, and communicates effectively across a wide range of stakeholders. It offers opportunities to work with Digital, Collins, and RTX peers globally, lead multi-million-dollar projects, and develop executive communications and organizational relationships.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
At least 3 years of project management oversight experience with infrastructure and software development initiatives.
At least 3 years of experience building and managing schedules in MS Project.
Experience partnering with a variety of customers, stakeholders, and teams to develop and deliver complex systems and services.
Experience implementing management systems applicable to a portfolio of projects, including program financials, risk and opportunity management, schedule and scope management, and other project management fundamentals.
Must be willing and able to travel 25% of the time.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated program management experience.
Experience with program management systems, including resource management, program scheduling, and cost controls (e.g., Planview).
Experience working in a government and/or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of aerospace policies, procedures, and system requirements, including quality, manufacturing, and program management.
Experience interfacing with internal customers.
Experience using change management frameworks and methodologies.
Understanding of key digital transformation topics and technologies.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective execution of committed projects in the portfolio.
Drive processes and meeting cadences for scope management, risk and opportunity management, financial reporting, technical reviews, issue escalation, and stakeholder communications.
Lead end-to-end project planning, including scope definition, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and integration checkpoints across workstreams.
Lead readiness assessments for Day 1 and post-close integration, confirming critical capabilities, access, systems, and support structures are in place.
Manage budget forecasting and tracking for integration activities, ensuring financial transparency and alignment with leadership expectations.
Partner with Digital leaders on resource assignments and the development of integrated schedules and milestone commitments.
Lead teams in developing and implementing risk mitigations and resolving issues.
Lead teams in developing effective stakeholder communications.
Collaborate effectively to build teams.
Build trust and demonstrate accountability to customers, stakeholders, and staff.
Communicate effectively and efficiently with a wide variety of stakeholders.

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.
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.
Flexible work schedules, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and holidays (eligibility and specifics depend on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage).
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to position level, performance, and other factors.