Senior Program Manager, Compute & Production IPT (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vacation time

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Parental leave

Employee wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the Compute & Production IPT for a major Navy program. You will oversee hardware development, vendor hardware, and internal production, ensuring delivery against schedules and budgets while balancing technical and cost constraints.

You will guide dispersed teams using Agile practices, Earned Value Management, and rigorous risk management to maintain program performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering development and production activities.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead large teams and programs valued at tens of millions of dollars.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of execution for the IPT, ensuring delivery against commitments, technical requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, vendor hardware, and internal production.
• Manage performance using EVM, identify variances, assess risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply Agile planning to coordinate activities and support iterative product delivery.
• Develop program plans, updates, and risk assessments for leadership.

Skills

EVM

Program management

Leadership

Agile

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

EVM systems

Job description

Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

Date Posted: 2026-10-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100 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: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Compute & Production Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to oversee hardware development and production delivery for a major U.S. Navy program. This position carries direct accountability for the IPT’s technical performance, financial results, schedule, and contractual commitments, with a strong focus on modified commercial equipment and internal production activities. You will lead the coordination of engineering development, vendor hardware, and manufacturing execution, balancing technical challenges with the cost and schedule demands of a complex defense program. In this role, you will guide geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams through program execution, using Agile development practices and Earned Value Management to track performance, manage risks, and keep deliveries on course. You will partner with functional leaders to align resources and technical expertise with program priorities while providing leadership with clear visibility into progress, financial forecasts, and emerging challenges. Beyond day-to-day execution, you will contribute to program strategy and business planning, combining hands-on delivery leadership with meaningful influence over the technical and operational outcomes of a major Navy program. This position is required to work onsite at our Largo, FL location with the ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

• Lead all phases of execution for the Compute & Production IPT, ensuring delivery against contractual commitments, technical requirements, program schedules, and budgets
• Direct cross-functional teams responsible for engineering development, vendor hardware activities, and internal production to achieve program milestones and delivery commitments
• Manage IPT financial and schedule performance using Earned Value Management (EVM), identifying variances, evaluating risks, and implementing corrective actions to maintain program performance
• Apply Agile development methodologies and planning practices to coordinate activities, manage priorities, and support iterative product delivery
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, and program execution challenges while developing solutions that improve performance and deliver value to the customer and business
• Develop and present program plans, performance updates, financial status, and risk and opportunity assessments to program and business leadership
• Prepare and maintain IPT Estimates at Completion (EACs), providing accurate financial forecasts and performance inputs for program management reviews and business planning
• Partner with functional leadership to identify staffing needs, align technical expertise, and coordinate resources across geographically dispersed teams to support program execution
• Contribute to program strategy, business planning, and execution priorities, helping align IPT activities with broader program and organizational objectives

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading engineering development and vendor hardware development activities, including managing production deliveries
• Demonstrated experience leading all phases of program execution, including managing program plans, schedules, budgets, and contractual commitments
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Profit & Loss (P&L) management
• Experience in customer-facing program leadership roles, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Experience leading teams of more than 20 people and managing programs valued at $30 million or more
• Ability to travel up to 15% for customer, company, and program-related activities
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Experience supporting Nuclear Command and Control (NC3) programs, including STRATCOM, E-4B, E-6B, or other strategic defense initiatives
• Experience developing voice communication systems, including intercom, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), or NC3-related technologies
• Experience leading large, classified defense programs or Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop cross-functional teams
• Strong background in program management and operational execution, with the ability to manage complex technical, financial, and delivery requirements
• Strategic planning experience and strong business acumen, including the ability to align program execution with broader business priorities
• Active U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance

• 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!

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 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 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. 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.

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