Associate Director, Compact Terminal Program Manager (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly-hied

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedules

Various insurance options

Birth/adoption leave

Autism Benefit

Retraining opportunities

Job summary

RTX is seeking a seasoned program manager to lead cross‑functional teams on DoD/nuclear command and control related programs. The role is onsite in Marlborough, MA (with alternatives to Largo, FL for eligible candidates) and requires active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Expect travel up to 10% and responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance across all program phases. The successful candidate will lead Integrated Program Teams, manage EVM, develop forecasts, and

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-22 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: 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

• 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

• 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 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.
• 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 employer retirement 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 life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, 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.

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.

Additional Information

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.