Manager, Program Management (Onsite)

RTX; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Simpsonville, SC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead multiple programs across development, production, and sustainment. This onsite role requires balancing customer commitments with technical requirements and business priorities while guiding IP teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.

You will own program budgets, schedules, and performance metrics, and interface with customers and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree and 5–8 years of program management or leadership experience leading development, production or sustainment programs.
• Experience managing program cost, schedule and technical performance with established PM tools.
• PMP certification or equivalent PM credential; knowledge of FAR and government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple programs through full lifecycle: development, production, and sustainment.
• Own program execution and financial performance, including budgets and cost control.
• Lead IPTs across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts and Quality to coordinate activities.
• Serve as primary customer interface; manage communications and requirements.
• Establish and monitor plans, milestones, and performance metrics; identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members and influence decisions across functions.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Customer relationship management

PMP certification

FAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

IMP/IMS tools

Contracting & pricing

Risk management tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-SC-SIMPSONVILLE-1001 ~ 1001 Old Stage Rd ~ OLD STAGE 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 Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution and performance of multiple programs, balancing customer commitments, technical requirements, and business priorities. With accountability for program financial performance, cost, schedule, and delivery, you will guide programs through development, production, and sustainment while serving as a primary point of contact for customers. This position brings together program execution, business management, and customer leadership, requiring sound judgment to navigate competing priorities, resolve complex challenges, and deliver results across a diverse portfolio of work. In this role, you will lead Integrated Project Teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and Quality to align resources, manage risks, and keep programs on track. You will oversee program budgets and performance, contribute to proposals and contract negotiations, and communicate program status and business priorities to customers and senior leadership. With considerable independence and responsibility for multiple concurrent programs, you will have direct influence over execution decisions, customer relationships, and the financial and operational outcomes of the programs you manage. This is an onsite role in Simpsonville, SC.

What You Will Do

• Lead multiple programs through the full lifecycle, including development, production, and sustainment, while balancing competing priorities, customer commitments, and delivery schedules
• Own program execution and financial performance, including profit and loss (P&L), budgets, cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer deliverables
• Lead Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and Quality to coordinate activities, align resources, and achieve program objectives
• Serve as a primary customer interface, managing program communications, addressing customer requirements and action items, and maintaining alignment on program expectations and commitments
• Establish and monitor program plans, milestones, and performance metrics while identifying risks, resolving execution challenges, and implementing corrective actions to keep programs on track
• Manage program resources and priorities to support efficient execution, address operational constraints, and meet cost, schedule, and delivery commitments
• Prepare and present program performance updates, financial results, risks, and recovery plans to customers and company leadership
• Support proposal development, business planning, contract negotiations, and contractual changes, including coordination of budgets, technical requirements, and financial considerations
• Provide guidance, coaching, and direction to program team members, delegating responsibilities and influencing decisions across functional teams to achieve program goals
• Support domestic travel as needed to meet program and customer requirements

Qualifications You 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 Program management or leadership experience, including experience leading development, production, and/or sustainment programs Experience managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance using established program management tools and processes, such as Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Customer Scorecards, or comparable methods Experience leading cross-functional teams across disciplines such as Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Logistics, or related business functions
• Program or Product Management experience within the aerospace and defense industry, including experience managing complex programs, projects, or organizational change Experience developing and reporting program performance metrics to monitor execution, identify risks, and support business decisions Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and experience supporting government contracts or programs Experience leading proposal development, contract negotiations, and pricing strategy activities Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, develop practical solutions, and influence decisions across organizational and functional boundaries Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including effective communication, strategic thinking, team development, customer relationship management, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program or Product Management experience within the aerospace and defense industry, including experience managing complex programs, projects, or organizational change Experience developing and reporting program performance metrics to monitor execution, identify risks, and support business decisions Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and experience supporting government contracts or programs Experience leading proposal development, contract negotiations, and pricing strategy activities Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, develop practical solutions, and influence decisions across organizational and functional boundaries Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including effective communication, strategic thinking, team development, customer relationship management, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential

What We Offer

• 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!

Relocation Eligibility

Eligible for relocation

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’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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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.