Senior Manager, Program Management (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching and

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

RTX's Airborne Strategic Communication program team seeks a Sr Manager, Program Management to lead cross-functional IPTs in design, development, and production ramp for critical airborne communication capabilities.

The role requires establishing program milestones, driving EVMS performance, managing P&L, and coordinating with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to meet urgent customer needs. U.S. citizenship and active Top Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field; 7–10+ years experience.
• Active Top Secret DoD clearance required prior to start.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance.
• Experience managing P&L.
• Experience with EVMS for program performance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own full life-cycle program development and execution for IPTs on a large development program.
• Direct cross-functional IPTs to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manage EVMS baseline metrics, EACs, and IMS.
• Drive program P&L, forecasts, and AOP commitments.
• Lead R&O assessments to mitigate risks and optimize margins.
• Draft SOWs, BOEs, and proposal pricing for management review.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to resolve bottlenecks.
• Develop executive level communications and reviews.
• Champion continuous improvement and RLPM processes.
• Travel up to 15%.

Skills

Program management

EVMS

P&L management

Cross-functional teams

Security clearance

Communication

Risk management

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

EVMS software

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-08-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461 Position Role Type: Onsite 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: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Company Overview

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Sr Manager, Program Management to join the Airborne Strategic Communication program team. The program is chartered with design, development, new product introduction and production ramp for capabilities critical to secure airborne communication. In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team tasked with the development, test and delivery of subsystems. You will oversee products requiring accelerated timelines to meet urgent customer needs, and we are seeking a candidate that will lead a team effectively in a high-stakes environment. The Program Manager establishes program milestones, drives solutions to technical and execution challenges, and ensures successful delivery of capability. We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader for IPTs on a program that could grow to over $1B in sales.

What You Will Do

• Own full life-cycle program development and critical execution activities of IPTs on a large development program
• Program Execution & EVMS: Direct cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manage Earned Value Management System (EVMS) baseline metrics, Estimates at Complete (EACs), and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to deliver on our commitments
• Financial Management: Drive Program P&L, managing financial forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments, and cash flow predictability across the contract lifecycle
• Risk & Opportunity (R&O): Lead continuous R&O assessments to mitigate execution risks, optimize contract margins, and accelerate schedule milestones
• Proposals: Lead proposal efforts, draft Statements of Work (SOW), Basis of Estimates (BOE), and assembly proposal pricing for management review. And approval
• Supply Chain & Operations Alignment: Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to resolve material bottlenecks, manage supplier performance, and ensure production readiness
• Communication: Develop executive level communications and presentations for internal and customer reviews
• Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement, root cause corrective action plan, and RLPM processes
• Travel requirements up to 15% to support business needs

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience managing P&L
• Knowledge utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to manage and track program performance
• Experience leading high performing cross functional teams

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with forecasting and meeting sales commitments
• Knowledge utilizing EVMS to manage and track program performance
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Leading high performing cross functional teams
• Experience with Risk management tools
• Experience with development, build/assembly, integration, and test of complex systems
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of airborne VLF systems

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

• 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 illness insurance, 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!

Role Type & Location

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

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.

Company Background

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.