Program Manager - Terminal Modernization (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Ground & Maritime Program Manager to lead the Withheld Program A Terminal Modernization efforts. You will oversee cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction while managing options and engineering changes.

This onsite role requires an active DoD Secret clearance,Bachelor's or advanced degree with years of experience, and strong leadership to drive multi‑disciplinary teams across Marlborough, MA and Largo, FL sites.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall frameworks.
• Typically requires: Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience OR Advanced Degree plus 5 years.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required (DoD Secret).
• Planning with WBS, Gantt charts, timelines, and milestones.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks and ensure standards.
• Budget planning and basic cost tracking; understanding Earned Value Management.
• Ability to prepare status updates, dashboards, and performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support Ground & Maritime programs from initiation to close.
• Manage cost, schedule adherence, technical performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Handle priced options, pre-planned engineering changes, and growth opportunities.
• Lead a team to meet program goals and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Ensure baseline management, EVMS implementation, and risk mitigation.

Skills

PM Methodologies

Scheduling

Earned Value Management

Risk Management

Reporting & Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Budget & Cost Tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

JIRA

Job description

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type

Onsite

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

About the Company

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.

About Collins Aerospace

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.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled individual to join our Program team supporting the Withheld Program A Terminal Modernization programs.

The Ground & Maritime Program Manager (PM) plays a pivotal role in overseeing and supporting the comprehensive execution of Withheld Programs. This responsibility encompasses managing various elements such as cost, schedule adherence, technical performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The PM will also be tasked with handling priced options, pre-planned engineering modifications, and identifying potential growth avenues. A key aspect of this role is the ability to cultivate and maintain strong business relationships, promptly address customer requirements, and effectively lead a team to meet organisational goals.

In this position, the PM will hold full accountability for critical components of the program, which includes the management of a viable program baseline, implementation of earned value management techniques, and the identification and mitigation of risks and opportunities. The PM must ensure that all contractual obligations and financial commitments are met, thereby guaranteeing the program's success. This role demands a proactive approach to problem‑solving and strategic planning, as well as the capacity to juggle multiple priorities while driving the team towards achieving the desired business outcomes.

This is an Onsite position at either our Marlborough, MA or Largo, FL site. Relocation is not provided.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Project & Program Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, and basic program frameworks
• Typically requires: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Planning & Scheduling: Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, timeline and milestone creation
• Tools Proficiency: Experience with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Risk & Quality Management: Ability to identify, assess, mitigate risks and ensure project standards
• Budget & Resource Planning: Basic budgeting and cost tracking using spreadsheets or PM software, understanding of Earned Valued Management methodologies
• Reporting & Analytics: Preparing status updates, dashboards, and performance reports

Qualifications We Prefer

• Certifications: CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent demonstrate commitment and PM knowledge
• Tools Proficiency: JIRA
• Technical/Domain Knowledge: DoD prime contracting, system integration, sustainment
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clear oral/written communication, active listening, stakeholder alignment
• Leadership & Teamwork: Leading team members, motivating, conflict resolution, consensus‑building
• Problem‑Solving & Adaptability: Handling unexpected challenges, staying flexible, pivoting approaches
• Time Management: Managing multiple priorities, deadlines, self‑starting tasks
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Maintaining documentation, schedules, precision in deliverables
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Aligning resources, resolving disagreements, balancing stakeholder needs
• Strategic Thinking: Aligning projects with bigger organisational goals
• Business Acumen: Basic understanding of ROI, cost‑benefit, organisational processes

What We Offer

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to sol