Product Manager

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, is recruiting for a Hybrid Product/Program Manager role. You will lead an IPT across the full product lifecycle, drive pricing and profitability, and manage capital for continuous improvements.

The role requires a university degree with extensive product or program management experience, plus knowledge of aerospace contracts and tools like Pelico, Teamcenter, and SAP.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Program or product management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the full product lifecycle, encompassing development, production, sustainment, field performance, and end-of-life management.
• Own pricing strategy and profitability outcomes for the product line.
• Oversee and prioritize funding for continuous improvement initiatives (yield, reliability, cost improvements).
• Accountable for Estimate at Completion (EAC) and approve EAC in accordance with financial delegation of authority
• Manage shared investments across the product portfolio
• Oversee costs for continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. yield, reliability enhancements)
• Serve as the primary accountable customer interface for the product family.
• Determine production output allocation across competing customer orders.
• Accountable for end-to-end product portfolio performance
• Set OE pricing parameters and negotiation boundaries, incorporating the price-to-win guidance provided by the CE&S function
• Accountable for communicating delivery commitments to the customers
• Own cross-product margin trade-off decisions
• Own development and execution of the product and technology roadmap.

Skills

Product management

Program management

Leadership

Customer interface

Education

University degree or advanced degree

Tools

Pelico

Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

Location

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Date Posted

2026-10-20

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Hybrid

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.

This position will be working hybrid in Windsor Locks, CT

What You Will Do

• Product Lifecycle Ownership
• Lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the full product lifecycle, encompassing development, production, sustainment, field performance, and end‑of‑life management.
• Ensure readiness for future production capacity and lifecycle cost targets.
• Own pricing strategy and profitability outcomes for the product line.
• Oversee and prioritize funding for continuous improvement initiatives (yield, reliability, cost improvements).
• Accountable for Estimate at Completion (EAC) and approve EAC in accordance with financial delegation of authority
• Manage shared investments across the product portfolio
• Oversee costs for continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. yield, reliability enhancements)
• Customer & Stakeholder Interface
• Serve as the primary accountable customer interface for the product family.
• Determine production output allocation across competing customer orders.
• Accountable for end-to‑end product portfolio performance
• Set OE pricing parameters and negotiation boundaries, incorporating the price-to-win guidance provided by the Customer Excellence & Strategy (CE&S) function
• Accountable for communicating delivery commitments to the customers
• Own cross-product margin trade‑off decisions
• Own development and execution of the product and technology roadmap.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Program or product management experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with program management systems including manpower planning, program scheduling, cost controls and earned value management
• Experience in operations and production flow management including supply chain oversight
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing techniques and technical requirements
• Knowledge of aerospace contracts
• Experience with proposal preparation and customer negotiations preparation
• Knowledge of aerospace policies, procedures and system requirements including quality, manufacturing and program management
• Applied theory level knowledge of the management system.
• Experience with Pelico, Teamcenter, SAP

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best‑in‑class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Role Type Definitions

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid

Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.