Senior Deputy Development Program Manager - F135; Hybrid

Senior Deputy Development Program Manager – F135 (Hybrid)

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Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

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Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Engine Controls Systems F135/Operational Military Engines Value Stream seeks a Deputy Development Program Manager to play a pivotal role in advancing the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) and leading the F135 CIP Development Program while supporting future new program growth initiatives.

You will drive customer satisfaction and program success by leading highly effective cross‑functional teams, implementing CORE principles, and executing development strategies that achieve technical, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

• Indirectly lead and chair highly effective program management teams, leveraging dotted‑line leadership and influence to ensure adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets while achieving requirements for growth engines and product enhancements.
• Manage a medium‑complexity F135 program with full accountability for performance, focusing on operational excellence to achieve on‑time delivery while meeting quality, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Serve as Deputy to the F135 ECU Program Manager, providing strategic leadership, continuity, and decision support across program activities.
• Drive disciplined change management, ensuring impacts are assessed, communicated, and executed seamlessly.
• Track and manage risks and opportunities in alignment with RLPM policies, ensuring thorough analysis of impacts to management reserves while developing harvesting strategies and mitigation plans.
• Prepare and deliver value‑stream reviews and Collins internal as well as customer‑facing program reviews, ensuring clear and effective communication of status and strategies.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage contractual changes to support program objectives.
• Oversee all phases of assigned programs, from inception through completion, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership competence in teamwork, communications, and focusing on results.

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Program Management or Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or a relevant manufacturing environment.

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification and demonstrated program management experience.
• Experience with Full Criteria Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Demonstrated experience with customer‑facing roles and cross‑functional team leadership.
• Background in engineering development programs, driving quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Experience supporting production and/or military customers.
• Hands‑on experience managing development programs.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages including pet, home, auto, additional life, accident, critical illness, group legal, and  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services
• Adoption Assistance and Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
• H…