Program Manager (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MD440: 8170 Maple Lawn Blvd Fulton MD 8170 Maple Lawn Boulevard , Fulton, MD, 20759 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Solipsys, Managed by Collins Aerospace

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Program Manager at our Fulton, Maryland site where you will manage multiple programs through all phases of the program life cycle from initial capture efforts to contract completion.

In this role, you will lead small to medium sized multi-functional teams in the day-to-day execution of programs that are focused on software design & development, integration & test, deployment to customer sites, training, and support.

This is a Hybrid role, based out of our Fulton, MD facility. Selected candidate should be able to commute on an as needed basis to the facility.

What You Will Do:

• Lead small to medium sized multi-functional teams in the day-to-day execution of programs that are focused on software design & development, integration & test, deployment to customer sites, training, and support.
• Serve as the primary representative interfacing with customers for these programs, building relationships through transparency, responsiveness and the delivery of high-quality products.

• Interface regularly with functional counterparts including Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Human Resources, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, Quality, Export-Import and Security as well as with external customers, stakeholders, and teammates.
• Develop, implement, and manage Program Management plans, processes, schedules and program controls to ensure successful program execution. This includes scope management, cost/schedule management, Risk and Opportunity Management, Estimate at Complete reporting and on time delivery of all work products.
• Produce and present briefings to the Solipsys Leadership Team for program milestone decision “Gates” from capture phases through program completion & closeout.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow business through follow-on efforts for existing customers and support capture efforts for adjacent and growth markets.

• Participate in the RTX Program Management Training curriculum and achieve Program Management Certification.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR  Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience leading small teams in the performance of programs associated with development, integration, test, and support of software-based systems.
• Experience with tools required for Program Management including Earned Value, Integrated Master Plan/Schedule, Risk & Opportunity Management, Contract Deliverable tracking and program status reporting.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.  US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Industry Program Management certifications such as PMP, DAU, Defense Acquisition University or similar
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven innovation and business management acumen
• Ability to work within a team and lead a team to foster teamwork and trust
• Agile and Scrum development certifications
• Leadership development training and certifications

What We Offer :

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.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutio