Manager, Program Management - ISS (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching and

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manager, Program Management Professional for the International Space Station program in Windsor Locks, CT, onsite. You will support bid/proposal activity, drive cost accounting, and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams across Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance.

The role demands 3+ years in program management and a university degree, with advanced degrees preferred; strong communication and decisiveness are essential for successful outcomes in a complex, highly

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 3+ years of previous Program or Project Management experience required

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of compliant bid/proposals in response to customer requests for procurement (RFP)
• Emphasize supporting program execution teams with cost accounting / finance activities
• Manage portions of program execution, financial reporting, customer interaction / action-item reporting, subcontract management support, material statusing, customer deliverable management, risk and opportunity management, and all levels of coordination with the core program team
• Coordinate activities across the Collins shared services business model and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPP&C (Finance) points of contact
• Ensure RLPM (RTX Lifecycle Program Management) methodology for assigned project(s)
• Receive minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments; plan schedules and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives
• Serve as Proposal / Program Manager for proposal activity; lead Project-specific IPTs
• Report program status to program manager / senior management
• Serve as Financials / Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility
• Voice of the customer / weekly project status reporting to customer
• Keep program manager up to date on any significant issues / accomplishments
• Work with other VSS / VSLs and functional leads to ensure appropriate priority and alignment with customer commitments
• Represent organization as a prime contact on key issues

Skills

Program management

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Decision making

Analysis

Bid/proposal development

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08. Country: United States of America. Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A. Position Role Type: Onsite. U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required. Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

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.

We are currently searching for a Manager, Program Management Professional, to join our Program Support Specialists (PSS) Department working with our International Space Station (ISS) Program Management team located in Windsor Locks, CT. This position will be onsite.

Core Characteristics

• Team Player – Embodies the definition of an Integrated Program Team (IPT), demonstrated through collaboration, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work together to accomplish the mission
• Mission‑oriented – Possesses the attitude, drive, and desire necessary to see assigned tasks through to completion, on schedule
• Communication – Must be able to effectively communicate and forge strong working relationships with people across multiple organizations
• Detail‑oriented multitasker – The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple issues that affect many Mission Systems products at the same time
• Analysis – Demonstrates the ability to provide a logical, in‑depth analysis of a problem or situation
• Decisiveness – Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt
• Judgment – Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions
• Assist with development of compliant bid/proposals in response to customer requests for procurement (RFP)

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of compliant bid/proposals in response to customer requests for procurement (RFP)
• Emphasize supporting program execution teams with cost accounting / finance activities
• Manage portions of program execution, financial reporting, customer interaction/action‑item reporting, subcontract management support, material statusing, customer deliverable management, risk and opportunity management, and all levels of coordination with the core program team
• Coordinate activities across the Collins shared services business model and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPP&C (Finance) points of contact
• Ensure RLPM (RTX Lifecycle Program Management) methodology for assigned project(s)
• Receive minimal instruction on day‑to‑day work assignments; plan schedules and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives
• Serve as Proposal / Program Manager for proposal activity; lead Project‑specific IPTs (schedule updates, stand‑up meetings, risk and opportunity capture, etc.)
• Report program status to program manager / senior management
• Serve as Financials / Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility
• Voice of the customer / weekly project status reporting to customer
• Keep program manager up to date on any significant issues / accomplishments
• Work with other VSS / VSLs and functional leads to ensure appropriate priority and alignment with customer commitments
• Represent organization as a prime contact on key issues

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 3+ years of previous Program or Project Management experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate cross‑functional program activities across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Quality, and Finance in onsite, hybrid, and remote environments
• Prior external customer support/interface experience
• Proven project delivery experience
• Risk management / mitigation experience
• Interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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
• And more!

Salary: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Location: Windsor Locks, CT. This position will be onsite. The 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required. Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

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.