Product / Program Manager (Onsite)

globalhr; Wilson (NC); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation eligible

Résumé du poste

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks a Program Manager in our Fire Protection Systems business at the Wilson, NC facility. You will lead cross-functional teams to manage scope, schedule, cost, and customer commitments for defined programs, while ensuring alignment with performance targets and customer expectations.

This onsite role emphasizes leadership by influence across engineering, quality, and operations.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent; minimum of 8 years' relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5 years' experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.

Responsabilités

• Lead cross-functional Program Management Teams for customer deliveries, supplier management, quality responses, proposals, and NPI/technology programs.
• SIOP planning to meet customer needs while optimizing product line profitability.
• Continuously improve business processes and implement best practices for efficiency.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with customers and Collins partners; negotiate contracts within boundaries and ensure deliverables.
• Support new business opportunities including cost analyses and engineering estimates for proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, SIOP and customer service for OEM and aftermarket programs.

Connaissances

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Leadership by influence

Effective communication

Team building

Formation

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Outils

SAP

Lean

Six Sigma

Project Management

Description du poste

Date Posted: 2026-10-01

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.

As a Program Manager within the Fire Protection Systems “FPS” business, you will play a pivotal role in customer engagements & processes for assigned customers and programs. The Program Manager is responsible for scope, schedule, cost and customer commitments for a defined period of performance and product/project.

As a Product Manager you will drive output growth, expand margins through cost and yield improvement initiatives, industrialize new technology and drive project execution. You will lead your PMTs performance and strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for the financial performance and execution in line with internal and external requirements.

This is an onsite position located at our Wilson, NC facility.

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

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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 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.