Program Manager

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-02-03
Country: United States of America
Location: US-MD-FULTON-8170 ~ 8170 Maple Lawn Blvd ~ MAPLE LAWN, Ste 190, 200 & 300
Position Role Type: Hybrid

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

About the Role

Solipsys, Managed by Collins Aerospace, has an immediate opening for an experienced Program Manager at the Fulton, Maryland site. You will manage multiple programs through all phases of the program life cycle from initial capture efforts to contract completion. In this role, you will lead small to medium sized multi-functional teams in the day-to-day execution of programs that are focused on software design & development, integration & test, deployment to customer sites, training, and support.

This is a Hybrid role, based out of the Fulton, MD facility. Selected candidate should be able to commute on an as needed basis to the facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium sized multi-functional teams in the day-to-day execution of programs that are focused on software design & development, integration & test, deployment to customer sites, training, and support
• Serve as the primary representative interfacing with customers for these programs, building relationships through transparency, responsiveness and the delivery of high-quality products
• Interface regularly with functional counterparts including Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Human Resources, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, Quality, Export-Import and Security as well as with external customers, stakeholders, and teammates
• Develop, implement, and manage Program Management plans, processes, schedules and program controls to ensure successful program execution. This includes scope management, cost/schedule management, Risk and Opportunity Management, Estimate at Complete reporting and on time delivery of all work products
• Produce and present briefings to the Solipsys Leadership Team for program milestone decision "Gates" from capture phases through program completion & closeout
• Develop and execute strategies to grow business through follow-on efforts for existing customers and support capture efforts for adjacent and growth markets
• Participate in the RTX Program Management Training curriculum and achieve Program Management Certification

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience leading small teams in the performance of programs associated with development, integration, test, and support of software-based systems
• Experience with tools required for Program Management including Earned Value, Integrated Master Plan/Schedule, Risk & Opportunity Management, Contract Deliverable tracking and program status reporting
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance
• US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Industry Program Management certifications such as PMP, DAU, Defense Acquisition University or similar
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven innovation and business management acumen
• Ability to work within a team and lead a team to foster teamwork and trust
• Agile and Scrum development certifications
• Leadership development training and certifications

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Work Arrangement

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.

Please ensure the role type is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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!

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.

Compensation and Additional Information

Salary Range: $118,300 USD - $224,900 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.

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.