Associate Director, Compact Terminal Program Manager (Onsite)

RTX; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Marlborough, MA is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead a high-complexity development and production program within the Airborne & Sustainment portfolio.

You will integrate development, qualification, production, and engineering changes, drive schedules, budgets, and Earned Value Management, while serving as the primary customer interface and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• University degree and extensive program management experience in defense or aerospace.
• 10+ years leading organizations aligned with a program management office (Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations).
• Experience managing hardware and software development programs.
• Customer-facing program leadership with strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel for customers, company, and program-related activities (up to 10%).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-complexity program spanning development and production.
• Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual commitments.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, milestones, critical paths, and performance metrics.
• Apply Earned Value Management to assess program health and EACs.
• Direct cross-functional teams across contracts, finance, supply chain, operations, quality, and engineering.
• Maintain primary customer interface and a collaborative "One Team" culture.
• Lead annual operating plans and long-term financial outlooks and forecasts.
• Coordinate communication across geographically dispersed stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Customer interface

Earned Value Management

Communication skills

Travel up to 10%

Leadership

DoD/Defense experience

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

EVMS

IMS/IMP

Risk Management

Job description

Date Posted:2026-09-24 Country:United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.At Collins Aerospace, by combining our vast resources and investments, we are able to dedicate ourselves to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges – together we can anticipate more, move faster and make a bigger impact on the big picture.This role is onsite. Preferred location is Marlborough MA however Largo FL may be an alternative location for eligible candidates (requiring travel to Marlborough MA 2-3 weeks/month). Approximately 30% domestic travel required.

What You Will Do

• The Airborne & Sustainment portfolio in the Strategic Communications business area has an immediate need for a highly-experienced Program Manager to lead a high complexity program effort that encompasses both development and production activities simultaneously.

• Lead all phases of a high-complexity program, integrating simultaneous development, qualification, production, and engineering change efforts.

• Ensure full 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 EACs, and recommend corrective actions.

• Direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (contracts, finance, supply chain, operations, quality, engineering) to achieve flawless execution.

• Serve as the primary customer interface, maintaining strong relationships and a collaborative "One Team" culture.

• Lead and deliver Annual Operating Plans, long-term financial outlooks, PMRs, and business forecasting reviews.

• Manage communication and coordination across multiple internal and geographically dispersed stakeholders.

• Guide and support engineering change proposals (ECPs), new business capture, and proposal activities.

• Lead proposal and baseline efforts for new product development as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• Program or project management experience in government, defense, aerospace or related industry

• 5+ years of experience in Program Management OR Related Project Management experience to include leading teams managing cost, schedule and technical performance

• 10+ years of experience in leading organizations closely aligned with a program management office (Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations)

• Experience leading engineering development programs with both hardware and software

• Self-directed leader capable of executing Change Management and handling ambiguity

• Engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase experience with DoD programs

• Customer-facing program leadership experience, with excellent oral, written, and presentation skills

• Ability to travel for customers, company, and program-related activities (up to 10%)

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S citizens are eligible for security clearance

• Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management

• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to customers

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong working knowledge of and demonstrated experience with business and project management tools and processes such as EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasting, EAC

• Specific experience with RF products or custom electronics

• Proven experience leading all phases of programs, 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

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement 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 lifeand accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, 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

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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