Sr. Manager, Business & Program Management (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-11-10

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

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

 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 Digital Technology Program Management Office is currently searching for a seasoned Program Manager to manage Merger & Acquisition projects. This individual will partner with Collins DT Leaders, Collins functional partners and RTX Enterprise Services.

**This is a hybrid position, with the ideal candidate based in one of the following locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Charlotte, NC; Windsor Locks, CT; or Richardson, TX. **

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.

Qualifications

We Prefer

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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 part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes.

From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team.

Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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, m