Program Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WB ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING B BLDG

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

Raytheon managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace is seeking a leader who strives for excellence and has a passion for being part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. This position reports to the Trusted Mission Payloads – Enduring Platforms (TMP-E) organization. The Program Manager/Value Stream Leader (PM/VSL) will be responsible for leading mission-driven programs that encompass the development, deployment, and support of fielded systems for the F-16 Aircraft. These programs require a PM with exceptional customer-facing and communication skills, political acumen to navigate competing customer priorities, and the ability to translate development and support requirements from overarching customer mission goals.

The Program Manager will oversee the execution of programs from inception to completion within the F-16 portfolio. The PM will hold responsibility for the profit and loss performance of assigned programs. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to the development and execution of product line growth strategies, focusing on increasing the win probability of both new and existing projects.

The PM will also oversee all current programs by collaborating with functional areas in a matrixed organization. Responsibilities will include orchestrating bid strategies, overseeing the development of proposal volumes, and leading capture and proposal teams.

This is an Onsite position based at our McKinney TX facility. Relocation is not provided.

What You Will Do:

• Lead programs through all phases of contract execution.
• Manage program cost, schedule, technical execution, and cost account management while supporting new business and proposals.
• Lead opportunity pursuits from qualification to award, leveraging established capture processes and providing creative expertise.
• Develop briefing materials and present at gate reviews to the Strategic Solutions leadership team.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies, including automation, tools, and data reuse across corporate capability offerings.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Experience in risk assessment (both operational and programmatic), risk mitigation, cost account estimation, cost management, schedule management, and on-contract growth.
• 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
• Proven experience leading multi-functional teams from proposal generation through contract award and completion, including managing cost, schedule, and technical aspects of a program.
• 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.
• Strong background and experience in program management techniques, with full profit and loss responsibilities.
• Proficiency in presenting program status using business and project management tools and procedures (e.g., IPDS, EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasts, and EAC).
• Working knowledge of program management best practices and processes, including capture management and proposal preparation.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Working knowledge of program management best practices and processes, including capture management and proposal preparation.
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a Business-related field.

What We Offer :

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.

*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.

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.

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.

                                                                                                

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

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