Sr Program Manager - LEO & Thermal Systems (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking an experienced Program Manager to own the full lifecycle of Low Earth Orbit and Thermal Systems space products. You will chair cross-functional teams, manage contracts, schedule, cost, and technical performance, and serve as the main customer liaison to ensure on-time delivery.

This onsite role requires a bold, results-driven leader who can drive growth, oversee risk, and deliver strategic value across multi-year programs.

Qualifications

• University degree and 10+ years of program management experience.
• Experience in aerospace or space programs preferred.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple sites for complex programs.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Serve as the face of the program to customers and IPTs.
• Identify growth opportunities and capture new business.
• Oversee risk, EVMS, and timely submittals.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Earned value management

Budget management

Risk management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Program management systems

MS Project / scheduling tools

Job description

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Date Posted: 2026-10-23

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

Accountable for the full lifecycle of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Thermal Systems Space products and services from inception through completion, pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support, and long-term strategic business plans. Assigned as the chair of the Cross Functional Team (CFT) accountable for managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Serves as the face of the organization to clients and customers. Has profit & loss (P&L) responsibility for the assigned L5 value stream within the Low Earth Orbit and Thermal Systems portfolio.

This role is fully onsite in Windsor Locks, CT and is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Accountable for all internal and external customer commitments including deliveries, schedule/cost/financial performance, and negotiations/proposals.
• Leads complex teams with matrixed responsibilities over sub-system teams across multiple sites.
• Accountable for entire performance of the assigned value stream and influences matrixed IPTs decision making and communicating the policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to the cross-functional team.
• Drives a positive impact on customer satisfaction through regular customer interface and execution of project scope to meet contract requirements, including delivery schedules, cost, and technical specifications.
• Regularly influences and negotiates to achieve and/or exceed enterprise commitments.
• Leads decision making for the IPTs and applying critical thinking where incomplete data exists.
• Develops internal and external networks and effectively communicates and motivates a team.
• Communicates vision to their IPT and stakeholders within and outside of the function, as well as connects how the vision fits within the Space market.
• Impact over projects large in scope. Plans, directs, and monitors collateral budget and leads key strategic value streams with long-term revenue potential with an impact lasting 5+ years.
• As the successful candidate, you will be required to manage multiple programs.
• Generation, identifying growth opportunities to increase sales and profitability, managing all.
• Serve as the Capture Manager for new business opportunities, to include developing customer relationships, win strategies, developing estimates, management of timely submittals of major proposals and contracts, and conduct successful customer negotiations.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, proactively managing risk and opportunities with respective mitigation and harvest plans.
• Be responsible for earned value management of assigned work to ensure on-time and within budget completion, including work performed at subcontractors.
• Organize and conduct program status reviews, team meetings, and various other regular business activities.
• Support the establishment and implementation of a strategic growth plan for the business.

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.
• Previous Program or Project Management experience required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Program Management systems including manpower planning, program scheduling, cost controls, risk / opportunity, and earned value management.
• Experience with LEO/Thermal systems.
• Experience in operations and production flow management including supply chain oversight.
• Engineering experience, including product development life cycle.
• Experience with space system products and services.
• Knowledge of aerospace contracts.
• Experience with proposal preparation and customer negotiations.
• Knowledge of aerospace policies, procedures and system requirements including quality, manufacturing and program management.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers.

Role Type

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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!

Do you want to be part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for toorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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.