Associate Director, Portfolio Program Management

RTX

Associate Director managing complex aerospace transformation initiatives to drive business outcomes at Collins Aerospace. Leading cross-functional teams and reporting executive-level results with a focus on transparency and discipline.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of assigned portfolio programs, ensuring achievement of scope, schedule, cost, and quality commitments
Develop, manage, and maintain integrated master schedules and program baselines
Prepare and deliver program reports, executive dashboards, and governance materials for RTX/Collins review processes
Lead cross‑functional program teams through influence, ensuring alignment across Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, and Program
Develop and manage communication cadences across program workstreams; prepare briefings and updates for senior leadership
Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues; drive mitigation planning and escalate as appropriate
Ensure programs meet RTX/Collins governance, compliance, and financial review requirements
Manage interdependencies across multiple concurrent programs and ensure alignment across functional stakeholders
Build and maintain strong working relationships with site leaders and functional partners, enabling effective information flow and timely decision‑making
Represent the TEDS portfolio in interactions with Precision Enabling Technologies leadership and Mission Critical Products stakeholders, providing clear, concise, and data‑driven updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
7+ years of progressive program or project management experience within manufacturing, aerospace and defense, industrial, or similarly complex operational environments
Demonstrated experience leading facility transitions, site consolidations, business closures, divestitures, integrations, or other large-scale operational transformation initiatives
Experience developing and managing integrated master schedules, program plans, and executive-level status reporting for complex programs
Experience managing multiple concurrent programs and coordinating cross-functional teams across geographically dispersed locations
PMP certification or equivalent program management credential

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementrisk managementschedule managementcost managementquality managementexecutive reportingprogram planningcross-functional team coordinationoperational transformationgovernance compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencecommunicationrelationship buildingdecision-makingproblem-solvingcollaborationorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

PMP certificationprogram management credential