Sr. Manager, Business & Program Management (Hybrid)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Vacation

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks a senior program manager to lead end-to-end portfolio projects across multiple workstreams. You will drive scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and readiness assessments for Day 1 and post-close integration.

The role requires strong budget forecasting, risk management, and stakeholder communications, with travel up to 25% to align with program needs and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

University degree in related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Planview

Job description

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.

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

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

What You Will Do

• You will 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.
• You will partner with Digital leaders for resource assignments and development of integrated schedules and milestone commitments.
• You will lead teams to development and implement effective risk mitigations and issue resolution.
• You will 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 in