Product / Program Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-01

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

 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.

As a Program Manager within the Fire Protection Systems “FPS” business, you will play a pivotal role in customer engagements & processes for assigned customers and programs. The Program Manager is responsible for scope, schedule, cost and customer commitments for a defined period of performance and product/project.

As a Product Manager you will drive output growth, expand margins through cost and yield improvement initiatives, industrialize new technology and drive project execution. You will lead your PMTs performance and strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for the financial performance and execution in line with internal and external requirements.

This is an onsite position located at our Wilson, NC facility.

What You Will Do

• •Lead Program Management Teams: Lead cross-functional teams of various sizes in support of customer deliveries, supplier management, quality responses, proposals, and NPI/technology programs. Utilize operational & leadership experience to drive improvement into a wide variety of audiences.
• •SIOP Planning: Analyze demand and supply data to meet our customers’ needs while optimizing product line profitability in support of strategic sales plans to achieve targets.
• •Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and optimize business processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• •Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key customers and Collins partners, understanding their needs, and support tailored solutions to drive growth. Responsible for negotiations with contracts within boundaries and ensure completion of contract deliverables.
• •New Business Development: Support new business opportunities including identifying potential product opportunities, conducting cost analyses and engineering estimates to support development of proposals.
• •Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, SIOP and customer service to ensure seamless execution of OEM and aftermarket programs and initiatives.

What You Will Learn

Exposure to every function of the business, at all levels of the business, in support of every OEM in the aviation industry makes the reach of the product manager extremely broad. It is the ideal position to dive into the most interesting and impactful areas no matter your specific expertise/discipline and the learning opportunities are limited solely by time, effort, and curiosity of the individual.

Skills required to succeed in a highly matrixed organization – effective communication, accountability through influence and structural expectations, project management, Sales/Inventory/Operations Planning

Qualifications You Must Have

• •Self-motivated, with a demonstrated track record of driving significant improvements (i.e. Quality, Delivery, Costs)
• •Excellent problem solving abilities in the face of numerous and typically undefined issues, across a wide variety of functions, where information is difficult to obtain.
• •Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in support of complex teams with matrixed responsibilities. Communicating with parties within and outside of own discipline.
• •Effectively create and share a vision across a broad team.
• •Excellence in communication and team building skills to all levels including customers and executives.
• •A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
• •U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• •University degree in a technical field
• •SAP business system experience
• •Leadership of people and/or projects in the Aerospace Industry
• •Experience with fire protection systems or related products
• •Industry certifications such as CORE/Six Sigma/LEAN/Project Management/PE
• •Advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability

What We Offer Benefits

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!
• •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.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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.

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