Manager DT Program Work Environment (PWE) (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Program Work Environment Manager in Richardson, TX, requiring an active Secret Clearance. You will lead a team of system administrators, drive technology insertion, and align with Collins’ vision and strategic goals across Digital and program leadership.

The role emphasizes leadership, cybersecurity, and agile program delivery, with on-site duties and occasional travel. A university degree with extensive experience or an advanced degree with relevant experience is

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• Knowledge of DFARS, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG requirements and controls.
• Experience in IT infrastructure and computing technologies.
• Experience delivering technical capability within a program environment.
• Experience with MS Windows and Linux operating environments.
• Experience with workforce planning and resource management.
• Demonstrated cybersecurity best practices knowledge.
• Proven ability to partner with program stakeholders and DoD customers.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience leading teams in an Agile environment.
• Non-STEM degrees considered with relevant technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a high-performing team of system administrators to enable program execution across engineering labs and factory environments.
• Set vision and direction, aligning with Collins vision, strategy, values, and behaviors.
• Partner with Digital and RTX functions to drive new technology insertion and sustainment across the lifecycle.
• Assign and monitor projects, and manage and record employee performance.
• Create and submit periodic status reports to senior leadership.
• Manage time reporting, training, recruiting, orientation, and onboarding.
• Oversee workforce planning and resource management for the team.
• Support IT systems with hands-on administration in escalated scenarios.
• This role is based in Richardson, TX, onsite with occasional travel to other RTX sites.

Skills

Effective communication

Prioritization & multitasking

Agile experience

Leadership

Collaboration

Cybersecurity awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Windows

Linux

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

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.

Our Digital Technology organization ensures that RTX teams across the globe can communicate, collaborate, and innovate for customer success. As a Collins Digital Technology Program Work Environment (PWE) Manager, you will collaborate and partner with a diverse cross-section of Digital, engineering, cybersecurity, and program leadership partners in support of multiple Collins Strategic Business Units, such as Mission Systems.

This onsite position in Richardson, TX. An active Secret Clearance is needed

What You Will Do

• Develop and lead a high-performing team of system administrators to enable program execution across engineering lab and factory-related environments.
• Establish a vision, set direction, and lead a team that aligns with our Collins vision, strategy, values, and behaviors.
• Partner across Digital peer groups and other RTX functions to drive new technology insertion, sustainment direction, and support programs through the entire lifecycle.
• Assign and monitor projects and tasks, as well as manage and record employee performance.
• Create and submit periodic status reports and accomplishments to senior leadership.
• Administer time reporting, training, recruiting, orientation, and onboarding of new employees.
• Oversee team workforce planning and resource management.
• Support IT systems with occasional hands-on administration in critical or escalated scenarios.
• This role is based in Richardson, TX, and requires an on-site work presence with occasional local travel to other RTX sites.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Active Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• Knowledge of DFARS, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG requirements and controls.
• Experience in IT Infrastructure and/or computing technologies.
• Experience leading the delivery of technical capability (SW/HW Dev, Digital Operations, etc.) within a program environment.
• Experience in MS Windows and Linux operating environments.
• Experience with workforce planning and resource management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in Cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and foster engagements with program stakeholders, external DoD customers, and overall relationship excellence.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage conflicting tasks and initiatives.
• Experience managing teams in an Agile environment.
• Applicants with non-STEM degrees will be considered if they possess relevant technical and leadership experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification.
• Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) or higher.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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’