Program Manager

Date Posted: 2026-01-19
Country: United Kingdom
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4TB
Company: Collins Aerospace (RPS EMEA GBR)

About the Role

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence 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.

We are looking for an experienced manufacturing Program Manager to join our team in Leighton Buzzard to act as line manager to Engineering Program Leads (EPLs) and set the teams objectives. This is an amazing opportunity to oversee the delivery of development programs from point of award to Production handover. Interface with Customers, Collins Partners and Suppliers. To facilitate cross-functional collaboration throughout the business and to control the PMO processes and contribute to continued improvement of process and procedure.

This role is a hybrid opportunity that will require you to be on-site for minimum of 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs to ensure adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets
• Manage the P&L of the programs to ensure profitability
• Monitor for Program scope changes and direct new enquiries through Sales
• Identify and address conflicts that arise during the program and find win-win solutions to benefit all parties including the solving of difficult problems and escalation of complex issues to the Snr.

Sales and Program Manager:

• Collect Program data from EPLs for presentation to wider stakeholders

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in program & project management
• Experience in managing programs from the manufacturing industry
• Good knowledge of NPI Product Lifecycle and new product development

Highly Desirable:

• A STEM Degree
• PM certification such as Prince 2 / PMP etc.
• Proven people leadership in a matrix organisation
• External & Internal customer exposure experience – minimum of two years
• The ability to coordinate and manage cross-functional teams of people and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, team members and partners
• Proven high proficiency on MS Excel and general proficiency in MS office and Project (or similar)
• Management of metrics, dashboard creation and clear reporting skills
• A high aptitude for problem solving, particularly where negotiations in priorities are concerned
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure in a busy environment
• Experience in a process driven environment, working to recognised standards or regulations

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ability to buy holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Other great employee discounts

About Collins Aerospace

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Equal Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are a flexible working employer and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants.