Senior Manager, Program Management - Orion OPOC (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

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

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced program management leader to own the full lifecycle and performance of Orion products and services, from pursuit and order capture through development, delivery, customer support, and long-term planning. As the leader of the Integrated Project Team, you will bring Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions together around cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer commitments while helping guide the direction of strategically important value streams.

This role combines program execution with significant customer engagement and business responsibility. You will lead decision-making across complex, matrixed teams, manage multiple product lines and evolving customer requirements, negotiate commitments, and build lasting relationships with OEM and customer partners. You will also help shape longer-term priorities by managing strategic investments, contributing to product and program planning, and navigating decisions where information may be incomplete. For a seasoned program leader, this is a chance to manage both the day-to-day execution and longer-term direction of products throughout their lifecycle.

This is an onsite role in Windsor Locks, CT.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the re-application of existing products and programs while supporting the introduction of new programs and capabilities across multiple product lines and services
• Manage product and program changes, including the implementation of new or enhanced functionality across assigned offerings
• Serve as a key point of contact for multiple customers and prospective customers, building strong relationships and helping ensure commitments are understood and delivered
• Influence and negotiate with internal teams and customers to align priorities, resolve challenges, and meet or exceed program commitments
• Lead complex, matrixed Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and guide decision-making across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other supporting functions
• Own the overall performance of assigned value streams, including cost, schedule, technical performance, delivery, and customer expectations
• Evaluate complex program issues, apply sound judgment when information is incomplete, and drive decisions needed to keep programs moving forward
• Build effective internal and external networks and communicate program priorities, direction, and expectations across IPTs and key stakeholders
• Plan, direct, and monitor program-related budgets and resources associated with strategically important value streams
• Support long-term research and development investments, including initiatives that may span one to five years
• Provide input into strategic planning for assigned products, programs, and value streams based on customer needs, program performance, and future business priorities
• Apply advanced knowledge of program management systems and processes to guide execution, identify risks, and improve overall program performance

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
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, products, or value streams in an aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environment
• Working knowledge of program management systems and disciplines, including resource planning, integrated scheduling, cost controls, and earned value management

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes, technical requirements, and product development environments
• Knowledge of aerospace contracts and the commercial considerations that influence program execution
• Experience supporting proposal development, pursuit activities, and customer negotiations
• Understanding of aerospace policies, procedures, and business systems related to quality, manufacturing, and program management
• Experience building relationships with internal and external customers and working across cross-functional teams to deliver program commitments

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illness insurance, 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!

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Do you want to be a 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 tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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.

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.

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