Product / Program Manager (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Product/Program Manager at its Wilson, NC facility to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives. You will manage programs to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer commitments while pursuing growth and efficiency improvements.

The role requires a track record in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing, strong leadership, and collaboration across engineering, operations, and customer service.eton

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing programs with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong communication with customers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional program teams for customer deliveries and NPI programs.
• Analyze demand and supply to optimize profitability and plan targets.
• Continuously improve business processes for efficiency.
• Manage customer engagements and contract deliverables.
• Support new business opportunities and cost estimates for proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations for seamless execution.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

SIOP planning

Continuous improvement

Customer relationship management

Negotiation

Education

University degree or equivalent

5+ years experience in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location:
US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

Date Posted:
2026-11-05

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

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.

Looking for an opportunity where your leadership, problem-solving, and program management expertise can make a real difference?

Join our team at our Wilson, NC facility as a Product/Program Manager, where your experience in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments will help drive business performance and operational excellence.

Wilson, North Carolina, conveniently located approximately 45 miles east of Raleigh, offering access to the amenities, business community, and cultural attractions of North Carolina's Research Triangle region while maintaining a welcoming small-city environment.

As a Product/Program manager at our Wilson, NC facility you will lead cross-functional teams, drive strategic initiatives, and foster collaboration across stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives. You will be accountable for program performance, financial results, customer satisfaction, and execution in alignment with internal standards and external requirements. You will play a pivotal role in managing customer engagements, programs, and business processes for assigned customers and initiatives. You will be responsible for delivering programs that meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer commitments throughout the defined period of performance. You will also drive business growth, improve operational efficiency, enhance profitability through process and cost improvement initiatives, support the implementation of new technologies and capabilities, and ensure successful execution of projects and programs.

What You Will Do

• Lead Program Management Teams: Lead cross-functional teams of various sizes in support of customer deliveries, supplier management, quality responses, proposals, and NPI/technology programs. Utilize operational & leadership experience to drive improvement into a wide variety of audiences.
• SIOP Planning: Analyze demand and supply data to meet our customers’ needs while optimizing product line profitability in support of strategic sales plans to achieve targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and optimize business processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key customers and Collins partners, understanding their needs, and support tailored solutions to drive growth. Responsible for negotiations with contracts within boundaries and ensure completion of contract deliverables.
• New Business Development: Support new business opportunities including identifying potential product opportunities, conducting cost analyses and engineering estimates to support development of proposals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, SIOP and customer service to ensure seamless execution of OEM and aftermarket programs and initiatives.

What You Will Learn

• Exposure to every function of the business, at all levels of the business, in support of every OEM in the aviation industry makes the reach of the product manager extremely broad. It is the ideal position to dive into the most interesting and impactful areas no matter your specific expertise/discipline and the learning opportunities are limited solely by time, effort, and curiosity of the individual.
• Skills required to succeed in a highly matrixed organization – effective communication, accountability through influence and structural expectations, project management, Sales/Inventory/Operations Planning

Qualifications You Must Have

• Self-motivated, with a demonstrated track record of driving significant improvements (i.e. Quality, Delivery, Costs)
• Excellent problem solving abilities in the face of numerous and typically undefined issues, across a wide variety of functions, where information is difficult to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in support of complex teams with matrixed responsibilities. Communicating with parties within and outside of own discipline.
• Effectively create and share a vision across a broad team.
• Excellence in communication and team building skills to all levels including customers and executives.
• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• University degree in a technical field
• SAP business system experience
• Leadership of people and/or projects in the Aerospace Industry
• Experience with fire protection systems or related products
• Industry certifications such as CORE/Six Sigma/LEAN/Project Management/PE
• Advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability

What We Offer 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
• 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!
• Eligible for relocation

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 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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