Program Operations Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-15

 Country:

United States of America Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1 Position Role Type:

Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Program Operations Manager to support the Strategic Communications programs within the Resilient Connectivity Products portfolio. This position will directly support a Program Management Office (PMO) in leading manufacturing strategy for programs in development. This role is responsible for making and driving decisions for Manufacturing Strategy, Planning and Execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing and / or Product Development Operations in the defense industry. In this role you will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically mixed portfolio of complex products. As the Program Operations Manager you will be responsible and accountable for successful execution of all Operations tasks that occur within the Program.

This is an onsite role in Marlborough, MA and may have up to 20% travel. This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do:

• •Oversee and coordinate the execution aspects of ongoing projects and services as liaison between program management team and support functional organizations.
• •General Management and/or Creation of artifacts for Manufacturing strategy planning, Proposals, early Gates Reviews, Financials, Infrastructure/Capital Projects, Appropriation Requests (ARs), etc.
• •Develop / Manage Operations content in Proposals (Recurring and non-recurring Basis of Estimate) and Program EACs.
• •Identify, monitor, and report on Program risks and opportunities and support Program Risk Review Board for new products.
• •Engagement in Product Development, Producibility, Testability and how/where to “Make” Product.
• •Kickoff Operations Program planning at Gate 5 for new Programs and assure manufacturing readiness
• •Engage with engineering and supply chain on requirements flow down for Operations and Supply Chain partners.
• •Engage in Program Test and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (TRR/MRR) and ensure alignment to manufacturing plan and support of factory requirements. Support creation / execution of hardware maturation plans.
• •Ability to work with Engineering and Influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through Design for Manufacturing & Cost workshops, producibility/affordability studies, Transition To Production (TTP) planning and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) implementation.
• •Report on Program Contract On-Time Delivery (OTD) Performance for both CMC and non-CMC products.
• •Support Gate 11 activities at close of Development/EDM /Production contracts.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• •Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• •Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• •Manufacturing Operations experience.
• •Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Experience
• •Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)

Qualifications We Desire:

• •Product Development Experience
• •Proven Experience in Transition to Production inclusive of MRL /TRL assessments.
• •Proven Experience developing proposals and Basis of Estimate.
• •Proven Experience in Change Management and handling ambiguity.
• •Earned Value Management Certification
• •Develop Program schedule integration to ensure alignment to Program schedule / contract.
• •Six Sigma Qualified or equivalent
• •Engineering and/or Manufacturing Operations leadership experience inclusive of New Product Introduction
• •Program Leadership or Material Program Management Certification
• •Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM.
• •Master’s in Engineering or Business Administration

What We Offer Benefits

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 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 customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*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 possibilities. 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