Associate Director, Compact Terminal Program Manager (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) retirement plan with match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager for an on-site Marlborough, MA role overseeing a high-complexity Airborne & Sustainment program across development and production. You will drive cost, schedule, and technical performance while leading cross-functional teams and maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires DoD program leadership experience, DoD Top Secret clearance, and ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 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 PM experience 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 hardware and software
• Self-directed leader capable of executing Change Management and handling ambiguity
• 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 activities up to 10%
• Active and transferable U.S. government Top Secret clearance required; U.S. citizenship required
• Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to customers
• Experience with EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasting, EAC

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-complexity program spanning development and production
• Integrate development, qualification, production, and engineering change efforts
• Ensure execution of cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual commitments
• Establish and monitor program schedules, budgets, milestones, and key metrics
• Apply Earned Value Management to assess program health and recommend actions
• Direct cross-functional teams to achieve flawless execution
• Serve as primary customer interface and maintain a collaborative culture
• Lead and deliver annual operating plans and financial outlooks
• Manage communication across multiple stakeholders
• Guide engineering change proposals and new business capture
• Lead proposals and baselines for new product development

Skills

Program management

Earned Value Management

Customer-facing leadership

Communication skills

Travel up to 10%

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

EVMS

IMS/IMP

Risk Management

Financial Forecasting

EAC

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 1

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.

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
• 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
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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
• And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across theworld, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian,military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play inensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youup for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs beforeapplying to this role.

Onsite:Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds weform – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again andagain.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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