Senior Internal Innovation Lead (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation facility

Group Health Insurance

Vacation leave

Employee scholar program

Car lease program

National Pension Scheme

LTA

Fuel & Maintenance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Innovation Program Manager to lead internal innovation initiatives, derisking and maturing early-stage technologies. You will drive stage-gate processes, define roadmaps for integration or spin-out, and coordinate with engineering, finance, and communications teams to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 6+ years in technology development or high-growth settings, and exceptional executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in engineering or high-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience with technology development and stage-gate reviews.
• Excellent executive communication skills with experience building business cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of internal innovation initiatives across RTX units.
• Run solicitation, stage-gate evaluations and project execution.
• Establish integration or spin-out roadmaps for adoption by business units.
• Lead resource planning, budgeting and maintain ideation tools.
• Track pipeline performance and translate outcomes to business value.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, communications and other functions.
• Bridge internal R&D priorities with external startup/university ecosystems.

Skills

Executive communication

Project management

Innovation program management

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Stage-gate process

Portfolio management

Job description

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Date Posted: 2026-09-23

Country: India

Position Role Type: Hybrid

Job Description: At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Overview:

What You Will Do

• Manage a portfolio of internal innovation initiatives designed to derisk, mature and demonstrate early-stage disruptive technologies within and across RTX’s business units
• Run the rhythm of solicitation, stage-gate evaluations and project execution processes for the innovation initiatives effectively
• Establish clear integration or spin-out roadmaps driving adoption with business units
• Lead resource planning, budget management and maintain ideation platforms and other internal tools for the portfolio
• Track and quantify pipeline performance translating innovation outcomes into clear, executive-level business value and strategic impact
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, finance, communications and other functions as required to drive the seamless rollout of innovation initiatives
• Partner with peers on the Open Innovation team as needed to bridge internal R&D priorities with external startup and university ecosystems

Qualifications You Must Have

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Materials or any other engineering discipline
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering, technology development, innovation program management, founder’s office or other high-growth environments
• Hands-on experience with technology development, technology maturation frameworks, stage-gate reviews and project management
• Excellent executive communication skills with experience building business cases for senior stakeholders

Qualifications We Prefer

• Broad technical understanding of aerospace systems, subsystems, and emerging aviation technologies
• Strong bias for action and a self-starter mindset, with the drive to scale initiatives from 1- to-100 with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to navigate high ambiguity by applying structured, first-principles problem-solving

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirement: If you are based in Puerto Rico, a U.S. Citizenship would be required. This would not be applicable for applicants based in Poland or India.

Security Clearance: Not required

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Benefits package includes:

• Transportation facility.
• Group Term Life Insurance.
• Group Health Insurance.
• Group Personal Accident Insurance.
• Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of contingency leave annually.
• Employee scholar program.
• Work life balance.
• Car lease program.
• National Pension Scheme
• LTA
• Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

• Background check required (every external new hire in the India)
• Drug Screen only performed for Operations Positions

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.

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.