Senior Deputy Development Program Manager - F135 (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-12-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace is not just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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.

The Engine Controls Systems F135/Operational Military Engines (OME) Value Stream is seeking 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 also supporting future new program growth initiatives. In this role, 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. You will actively manage change, risks and opportunities, and management reserves, ensuring disciplined execution aligned to standard work. This position offers direct collaboration with Pratt & Whitney and the U.S. Government, providing meaningful exposure to critical military engine programs.

What You Will Do

• 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 program requirements for growth engines and product enhancements.

• Manage a medium-complexity F135 program with full accountability for program performance, focusing on operational excellence to achieve on-time delivery while meeting product 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, as well as Collins internal and customer-facing program reviews, ensuring clear and effective communication of program 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.

• Position will require leadership competence in Teamwork, Communications, and Focusing on Results.​

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

• Program Management or Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or a relevant manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance