Manager, Program Management (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead multiple programs from development to sustainment. You will balance commitments, drive cost, schedule and technical performance, and serve as the main customer contact while guiding IPTs across engineering, operations, and finance.

This onsite role, based in Simpsonville, SC, requires strong leadership and FAR experience. You will oversee budgets, risks, and performance, contribute to proposals and negotiations, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years.
• Experience leading development, production, and sustainment programs.
• Experience managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance using PM tools.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Operations.
• Excellent communication with customers and senior leadership.
• Knowledge of government contracting and FAR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple programs through full lifecycle, balancing priorities, commitments and schedules.
• Own program execution and financial performance including budgets and LOP.
• Lead IPTs across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts and Quality.
• Serve as primary customer interface, addressing requirements and action items.
• Establish and monitor program plans, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Manage resources to meet cost, schedule and delivery commitments.
• Prepare and present program updates, risks, and recovery plans to leadership.
• Support proposals, business planning, and contract negotiations.
• Provide guidance to program team members and influence decisions.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget & schedule management

Customer interface

Risk management

Proposal development

FAR knowledge

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field

Advanced degree (MS/MBA) optional

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

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 relations