Sr. Manager, Project Manager – Connected Factory Transformation (hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

Tuition program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Project Manager to lead enterprise-level, cross-functional programs for the Connected Factory initiative at Cheshire, CT and Foley, AL. You will own scope, schedule, risks, and stakeholder communications, building detailed plans in Microsoft Project and reporting to senior leadership.

This hybrid role requires travel up to 50% and coordination with Manufacturing/Operations, Engineering, IT, and Quality to ensure operational readiness and successful implementation.

Qualifications

• University degree required; advanced degree preferred; 10+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; access to information restricted to U.S. citizens.
• 5+ years of project or program management experience in operations, engineering, or enterprise transformation.
• Experience with Microsoft Project for schedule development, resource planning, and critical path management.
• Experience reviewing cost‑savings analyses, developing business cases, and managing project budgets.
• Experience partnering with Manufacturing/Operations on process changes and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level or high-complexity projects across functions and manufacturing sites.
• Own project scope, schedule, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Build and manage detailed schedules using Microsoft Project with dependencies and critical path.
• Review cost-savings analyses and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Support site teams and ensure alignment with the transformation roadmap.
• Develop governance, milestones, KPIs, and resource plans; manage project intake processes.
• Lead issue resolution and cross-functional decision-making to keep deliverables on track.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing/Operations on readiness and changes; present updates to leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1 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.

The Sr. Manager, Project Manager leads complex, cross‑functional programs and major strategic initiatives that support business objectives, operational excellence, and long‑range planning. This role provides leadership across project teams, ensures consistent project delivery practices, and partners closely with Manufacturing/Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Supply Chain to drive results across multiple sites within the Connected Factory program. This individual will be responsible for the Connected Factory implementation at both Cheshire, CT and Foley, AL locations.

What You Will Do

Lead enterprise‑level or high‑complexity projects involving multiple functions, digital systems, or manufacturing sites. Serve as the primary owner of project scope, schedule, risks, and stakeholder communication. Build and actively manage detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, including dependencies, resource plans, critical path activities, and progress reporting. Review, validate, and clearly communicate cost‑savings analyses linked to project activities, ensuring financial impacts align with business objectives. Serve as the primary point of contact for site teams, supporting execution of their Connected Factory project plans and ensuring alignment with the broader enterprise transformation roadmap. Develop, maintain, and report against program governance, milestones, KPIs, and resource plans, project intake processes, and alignment with strategic business objectives. Lead issue resolution and cross‑functional decision‑making to keep deliverables on track. Coordinate closely with Manufacturing/Operations to support operational readiness, capacity alignment, and successful implementation of equipment, system, or process changes. Present program updates, risks, financial implications, and recommendations to leadership and executive stakeholders. Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time.

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
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• 5+ years of project or program management experience in operations, engineering, or enterprise transformation
• Experience with Microsoft Project; including schedule development, resource planning, interdependency mapping, and critical path management
• Experience reviewing cost‑savings analyses, developing business cases, supporting cost forecasting, managing project budgets, and communicating financial impacts to stakeholders
• Experience partnering directly with Manufacturing/Operations on process changes, equipment upgrades, capital projects, or operational readiness activities

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in business, engineering, or operations.
• Experience leading large, cross‑functional initiatives in complex operating environments.
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and manage senior‑level communications.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies used in operational environments.
• Experience working with manufacturing KPIs (safety, people, quality, delivery, cost) and understanding how project outcomes affect them.
• Familiarity with regulatory, quality, or safety requirements relevant to manufacturing operations.
• Experience with digital manufacturing, automation, or connected factory 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 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, andreimbursement 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
• Telacod Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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. 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 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.