Senior Manager Product Manager (Hybrid)

Date Posted

2026-09-29

Country

United States of America

Location

US-NY-ROME-104 ~ 104 Otis St ~ OTIS

Position Role Type

• Hybrid
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

The Senior Manager Product Manager will be accountable for the overall lifecycle, from development to production to long-term performance, of the Fixed Wing product lines within the Power Transmission Systems business at Collins Aerospace Advanced Structures business. You will be responsible for the strategy, the financial performance, and the customer outcomes tied to these products.

You will own the product roadmap, balance cost, schedule, and performance, own competitiveness and capacity decisions, and serve as the chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) accountable for managing the cost, schedule, performance and on-time delivery of our products. Candidate must be detail oriented, possess critical thinking skills to provide recommendations that are in alignment with the organization’s strategy and goals, and be organizationally savvy to influence and achieve goals in a heavily matrixed structure.

This position is a hybrid role, but significant on-site presence in the Rome, NY facility will be required.

What You Will Do

Serves as the face of the organization to customers

Responsible for Profit and Loss of large program and project value streams in sustaining (existing production) and new development activities

Leads risk and opportunity management for programs in production

Participates in 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

Leads large programs to support the development of program plans, schedules, and budgets for programs under his/her responsibility

Establishes key performance indicators and directs work to achieve these targets

Analyzes data and monitors programs to ensure adherence to cost, schedule and technical specifications

Maintains and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program(s) to Senior Leadership and Customers

Implements continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality, specifically utilizing CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), lean, or six sigma methodology

Identifies and addresses program problems and recommends resolutions to ensure the successful performance of programs in production including field service safety issues, customer satisfaction issues, obsolescence, work transfers, improvements for capacity, and supplier requests

Leads program work with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with the customer program objectives supporting development phase and then owning the production phase

Directs program phases from proposal development through completion (sunsetting) of program

Interfaces with customers for program requirements to ensure successful completion

Manages the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs

Must Have Qualifications

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience

Program or product management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with program management systems including manpower planning, program scheduling, cost controls and earned value management

• Experience in operations and production flow management including supply chain oversight
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing techniques and technical requirements

Knowledge of aerospace contracts

Experience with proposal preparation and customer negotiations preparation

Knowledge of aerospace policies, procedures and system requirements including quality, manufacturing and program management

Applied theory level knowledge of the management system

What We Offer

• 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!
• WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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