Sr. Manager, Business & Program Management (Hybrid)

RTX Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX Corporation in the United States is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional integration programs within Collins Aerospace. This hybrid role offers remote and on-site collaboration, with locations including Cedar Rapids, IA, and other U.S. hubs.

You will drive end-to-end planning, governance, and integration readiness, coordinating budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications across multiple workstreams.

Qualifications

• University degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 7+ years.
• 3+ years of experience building and managing schedules in MS Project.
• Experience partnering with customers, stakeholders and teams on complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective execution of committed projects in the portfolio.
• Drive processes and cadence for scope, risk, and financial reporting.
• Lead end-to-end project planning across workstreams.
• Lead readiness assessments for Day 1 and post-close integration.
• Manage budget forecasting and tracking for integration activities.
• Collaborate with Digital leaders for resource assignments and milestones.
• Develop risk mitigations and issue resolution with teams.
• Foster effective stakeholder communications and collaboration.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

This is a hybrid position, with the ideal candidate based in one of the following locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Charlotte, NC; Windsor Locks, CT; or Richardson, TX.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

What You Will Do:

• ensure effective execution of committed projects in the portfolio.
• Drive processes and meeting cadences for scope management, risk and opportunity management, financial reporting, technical reviews, issue escalation, and stakeholder communications across the portfolio.
• Drive end‑to‑end project planning, including scope definition, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and integration checkpoints for all workstreams.
• Lead readiness assessments for Day 1 and post‑close integration, confirming critical capabilities, access, systems, and support structures are in place.
• Manage budget forecasting and tracking for integration activities, ensuring financial transparency and alignment with leadership expectations.
• Partner with Digital leaders for resource assignments and development of integrated schedules and milestone commitments.
• Lead teams to develop and implement effective risk mitigations and issue resolution.
• Lead teams to develop effective stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate effectively to build teams.
• Build trust and demonstrate accountability to customers, stakeholders, and staff.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with a wide variety of stakeholders.

What YOU will Learn: You will foster relationships with Digital, Collins and RTX peers all over the world that work and WANT to work at RTX. You will strengthen project management skills through leading multi-million dollar projects. You will advance executive communications and your network by leading conversations and program reviews across all levels of the organization.

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 3+ years’ experience with project management oversight of infrastructure and software development initiatives.
• 3+ years’ experience building and managing schedules in MS Project.
• Have experience partnering with a variety of customers, stakeholders, and teams to develop and deliver complex systems and services.
• Have experience implementing management systems with applicability to a portfolio of projects including program financials, risk and opportunity management, schedule and scope management, and other project management fundamentals.
• Must be willing and able to travel 25% of the time.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated program management experience.
• Experience with program management systems including resource management, program scheduling and cost controls (i.e. Planview).
• Experience working in a government and/or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of aerospace policies, procedures and system requirements including quality, manufacturing, and program management.
• Experience interfacing with internal customers.
• Experience with using change management frameworks and methodologies.
• Understanding of key digital transformation topics and technologies.

What We Offer:

• 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!

If you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.