Program Manager Contract Jobs in Suffield, CT (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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 Collins Advanced Operations Engineering Program Management team is looking for a Sr. Program Manager to lead our Connected Factory Visual Factory programs. This leader will drive the implementation tiered accountability boards, MROLife solution, and enterprise escalation tools like Enterprise Andon, ensuring these capabilities are delivered consistently across large, cross‑functional agile teams.

Connected Factory is a flexible, scalable environment of integrated tools that enables connected, efficient build processes across Operations and Aftermarket. The Sr. Program Manager will ensure strong coordination across teams, promote agile delivery, and champion continuous improvement throughout the ecosystem.

This individual can sit at any Collins large manufacturing location in the U.S.

What You Will Do:

• Owns the coordination of the Connected Factory Visuals release train backlog and scope of deliverables within the scrum teams

• Coordinates between the currently established scrum teams

• Ensures adherence to agile process methods, facilitating agile ceremonies, artifacts, and enterprise visibility on spend to value

• Communicate with end users on the use and application of MROLife and its functionality.

• Communicate and manage project executions with project leadership team to ensure efficient planning and execution is occurring, breaking down barriers for scrum team

• Lead project teams through proper Agile practices within the overall Collins agile transformation strategy.

• Resolve conflicts, promote work sharing, and motivate teams toward common goals.

• Enables the creation of the project backlog with input from the customers and architects

• Facilitates PI Planning readiness by fostering a continuous exploration process which drives the vision, roadmap and backlogs through pre and post PI planning meetings

• Operational responsibilities

• Develop a concept of operations on how the product should function and define specific product features​

• Product backlog management: create Product definition​s, features and capabilities based on customer requirements, define the product backlog and create actionable user stories for the development teams​

• Design products with a focus on cost-effectiveness and rapid time-to-market across different sectors

• Product delivery: Participate in sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives and act as the voice of the customer within the development team

• Develop product launch plans and marketing strategies

• Monitor product adoption and usage metrics

• Gather customer feedback and usage metrics and monitor product’s performance KPI

• Must be willing to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

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

• 3+ years of prior experience in manufacturing Operations

• 3+ years experience with manufacturing tools and data systems.

• 3+ years of prior project management experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• PMP or PgMP Certification

• Experience with digital transformation

• SAFe agile certification or willingness to certify

• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

What We Offer:

 Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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!  

Learn More and Apply Now:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.  

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. 

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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