Program Manager

Textron; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program (Fitness Reimbursed)

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA, is seeking a Program Manager to own critical scope within a growing program and drive successful execution across cross-functional teams.

The role requires excellent organization, communication skills, and a hands-on, action-oriented approach. The successful candidate will mentor other project managers and collaborate with suppliers and customers to meet mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline is required or preferred.
• 8 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in Program Management.
• Willingness to hands-on manage and drive timely execution across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and solve ambiguous problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with engineering, contracts, finance, scheduling, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial, technical, and schedule requirements to deliver products on time and within cost.
• Develop and present formal briefs to internal and external senior leaders; lead internal dry runs.
• Apply Earned Value techniques to monitor the Performance Measurement Baseline.
• Perform CAM responsibilities for budget, costs, variance analysis, and forecasts.
• Zero in on IMS critical paths and create actionable plans for on-time completion.
• Manage Risks & Opportunities for assigned scope.
• Interface with suppliers and Textron Systems’ procurement to communicate program updates.
• Collaborate with customer program managers and communicate progress.
• Lead proposal generation and submittal to customers.
• Mentor Project Managers.

Skills

Hands-on management

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Program Manager

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

The Weapon Systems business is seeking a Program Manager for the Wilmington, MA location. The Program Manager will own critical scope within a growing program and work within a highly collaborative and dynamic Program Office.

This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure program execution that meets mission objectives. A successful candidate in this role will be action-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication, and exhibit a team mentality.

Responsibilities:

The Program Manager will have responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of critical program scope to deliver products that are technically acceptable on-time and in a cost-effective manner.

• Developing and presenting formal briefs to internal and external senior leaders, reviewing and editing content from other stakeholders, and leading internal dry runs prior to the event.

• Applying Earned Value (EV) techniques to monitor and control the Performance Measurement Baseline.

• Performing Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for program budget including development of budgetary baseline, review of actual costs and managing variance analysis, monthly Latest Revised Estimate updates, Estimate at Complete analysis, and sales forecast updates.

• Zeroing in on Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) critical and driving paths and creating actionable plans to ensure on-time / early completion of related tasking.

• Managing Risks & Opportunities for assigned scope.

• Interfacing with critical suppliers and Textron Systems’ internal Procurement organization to communicate program updates / changes to and from the supplier.

• Working closely with the customer’s Program Manager(s) and communicating program progress both internally and externally.

• Leading proposal generation and submittal to the customer.

• Mentoring Project Managers.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; Business, Supply Chain, or similar discipline acceptable.

• 8 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of Program Management experience.

• Willingness to practice “hands‑on” management, demonstrate deep ownership of assigned scope, and drive timely execution across cross‑functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to assess and solve ambiguous problems.

• Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional partners including engineering, contracts, finance, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality.

• Strong interpersonal skills: willingness to engage and challenge stakeholders on urgent topics or when answers are unsatisfactory.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in MS office.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a Secret level security clearance. Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for a Secret clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Prior US military or defense / aerospace industry experience.

• Experience evaluating program Risks and Opportunities.

• Proposal lead or business capture experience.

• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.

• PMP Certification or equivalent.

• Advanced Degree preferred.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• - Flexible Work Schedules
• - Education Assistance
• - Career Development & Training Opportunities
• - Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• - Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Utah-Hill AFB
Job Function: Program Management
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: 07/24/2026, 3:18:21 PM
Job Number: 343969