Manager, Program / Product Management (ONSITE)

Location: US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

Date Posted

2026-10-14

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

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.

The Inertial Systems team at Collins Aerospace is looking to hire a Program/Product Manager to support our Cheshire, CT location responsible for Engineering (Customer and Collins funded) projects as well as management of legacy Programs.

This position is an ONSITE role located at our Cheshire, CT location.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute business plans and strategies to grow the Inertial Systems business as part of an overarching business strategy

Make decisions within the context of long-term strategic goals and objectives

Lead pursuit and order capture activities, including strategy development, customer contact and influence, proposal development, and negotiation

Serve as a primary customer contact for program activities

Lead program execution including NRE development and recurring hardware sales, to support the development of program plans, schedules, financial, technical and schedule objectives

Identify and address program challenges and provide recommendations/ resolutions to ensure the successful completion of programs through the Risk Management process

Lead program execution with the various functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with the customer program objectives and contracted requirements

Participate in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization’s interests

Own budgets for each program and facilitate cadenced out briefs to senior leadership

Coordinate with the IPT including Engineering, Business Development, and fellow Program Managers to develop and leverage product line solutions and capabilities

Contribute to the development of the Inertial Systems Strategic Financial Plan and Annual Operating Plan

Build strong working relationships, both internally to Collins and externally

Drive disciplined program management practices, including baseline development, cost performance reviews, and delivery performance tracking to ensure on-time, on-budget execution

Implement cost control initiatives through continuous monitoring of program expenditures, identification of cost drivers, and execution of mitigation plans to achieve financial targets

Lead cross-functional cost reduction and efficiency efforts, ensuring alignment of resources, schedules, and technical scope to maintain program performance within approved budgets

Travel Expectation: May travel up to 20% domestically

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
• Demonstrated experience in project or program management, overseeing complex initiatives
• Working knowledge of U.S. government contracting regulations, including FAR and DFAR
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

Master’s degree

Proven track record managing complex projects or programs/change management.

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 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!

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. This position is classified as:

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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