Program Management Lead, Space Systems (ISS)

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching and

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manager, Program Management Professional for the International Space Station program in Windsor Locks, CT, onsite. You will support bid/proposal activity, drive cost accounting, and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams across Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance.

The role demands 3+ years in program management and a university degree, with advanced degrees preferred; strong communication and decisiveness are essential for successful outcomes in a complex, highly

Qualifications

• 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
• 3+ years of previous Program or Project Management experience required

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of compliant bid/proposals in response to customer requests for procurement (RFP)
• Emphasize supporting program execution teams with cost accounting / finance activities
• Manage portions of program execution, financial reporting, customer interaction / action-item reporting, subcontract management support, material statusing, customer deliverable management, risk and opportunity management, and all levels of coordination with the core program team
• Coordinate activities across the Collins shared services business model and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPP&C (Finance) points of contact
• Ensure RLPM (RTX Lifecycle Program Management) methodology for assigned project(s)
• Receive minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments; plan schedules and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives
• Serve as Proposal / Program Manager for proposal activity; lead Project-specific IPTs
• Report program status to program manager / senior management
• Serve as Financials / Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility
• Voice of the customer / weekly project status reporting to customer
• Keep program manager up to date on any significant issues / accomplishments
• Work with other VSS / VSLs and functional leads to ensure appropriate priority and alignment with customer commitments
• Represent organization as a prime contact on key issues

Skills

Program management

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Decision making

Analysis

Bid/proposal development

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

RTX is seeking a Manager, Program Management Professional for the International Space Station program in Windsor Locks, CT, onsite. You will support bid/proposal activity, drive cost accounting, and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams across Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance.

The role demands 3+ years in program management and a university degree, with advanced degrees preferred; strong communication and decisiveness are essential for successful outcomes in a complex, highly