Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Inertial Systems

Date Posted: 2026-02-04
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP
Position Role Type: Onsite
Salary Range: $107,500 USD - $204,500 USD

Employment Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Security Clearance: Not Required

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.

About the Role

The Inertial Systems team at Collins Aerospace is looking to hire a Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) to support our Cheshire, CT location responsible for Engineering (Customer and Collins funded) projects as well as management of New Product Programs.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute business plans and strategies to grow the Inertial Systems business as part of an overarching business strategy
• Make decisions within the context of long-term strategic goals and objectives
• Lead pursuit and order capture activities, including strategy development, customer contact and influence, proposal development, and negotiation
• Serve as a primary customer contact for program activities
• Lead program execution (NRE development and recurring hardware sales), to support the development of program plans, schedules, financial, technical and schedule objectives
• Identify and address program challenges and provide recommendation resolutions to ensure the successful completion of programs through the Risk Management process
• Lead program execution with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with the customer program objectives and contracted requirements
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization's interests
• Own budgets for each project and facilitate cadenced out briefs to senior leadership
• Coordinate with Engineering, Business Development, and fellow Program Managers to develop and leverage product line solutions and capabilities
• Contribute to the development of the Inertial Systems Strategic Financial Plan and Annual Operating Plan
• Build strong working relationships, both internally to Collins and externally

Qualifications

Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

We Prefer

• Previous Program or Project Management experience
• Previous experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry
• Previous experience with EVMS

Benefits

• 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: 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

Work Environment

This is an onsite role. Employees working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. 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.

Additional Information

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.