Date Posted:2026-05-05
Country:United States of America
Location:US-CO-LAFAYETTE-2550 ~ 2550 Crescent Dr ~ BCT HQ
Position Role Type:Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Job Title: Senior Manager, Franchise Program Execution & Supplier Integration
Our
Advanced EO/IR Solutions (AES) organization, part of our Electro-Optical/Infrared Solutions (EOIRS) SSBU within our Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) SBU is seeking a highly capable and experienced
Senior Manager, Program Execution and Supplier Integration to serve as the primary programmatic interface between our company and a major strategic supplier for a series of proprietary programs. This role is a resident, onsite assignment at the supplier's facility and supports multiple programs across development, production, and sustainment phases. The Senior Manager will be responsible for leading all program execution activities tied to the supplier, including schedule performance, cost visibility, risk management, and cross-program integration.
This individual will partner closely with the Supplier Engineering Lead and internal Program Management, Supply Chain, Operations and IPT teams to ensure the supplier meets contractual requirements and supports program objectives. The role may include serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for applicable programs.
This position is critical to ensuring successful program execution across multiple high-visibility efforts. By being embedded at the supplier, the Senior Manager will play a key role in driving performance, improving integration, standing up facilities and ensuring reliable delivery of mission-critical hardware and services.
This role is onsite at the supplier's facility located in Westminster, CO
What You Will Do- Serve as the primary programmatic point of contact for all supplier-related execution activities across multiple programs.
- Lead schedule management, cost oversight, delivery performance tracking, and issue resolution for the supplier.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with supplier program leadership and internal program teams.
- Coordinate and drive cross-program integration, ensuring alignment of priorities, milestones, and resource needs.
- Provide onsite leadership to monitor supplier progress, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure timely corrective action.
- Support Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) alignment between supplier and internal program schedules.
- Develop and maintain performance metrics, reporting dashboards, executive briefings, and readiness assessments.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure subcontract execution supports program requirements, including major milestones and contract deliverables.
- Partner with the Supplier Engineering Lead to integrate technical and programmatic oversight across all programs.
- Support or perform duties as a Control Account Manager (CAM), including cost and schedule baseline management, variance analysis, and EVMS compliance as needed.
- Lead or support supplier-related reviews such as PDR, CDR, MRB/ERB, production readiness, and program status meetings.
- Support the stand-up of supplier facilities in support of current and future deliveries
- Ensure alignment to company processes, program policies, risk management practices, and configuration control requirements.
- Occasional travel to corporate and customer sites (up to once a month)
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience in program management or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
- Experience in Program/Project Management, Operations Management, Cost Account Management, Systems Engineering, and/or as an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL).
- Program cost control, schedule management, and risk management experience.
- Experience working with suppliers or subcontractors in development and/or production environments.
- An active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start.
Qualifications We Prefer- Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed environment and build cross-functional relationships.
- Ability to interpret and manage to program requirements, statements of work, and supplier commitments.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working onsite or closely embedded with a major supplier or subcontractor.
- Prior Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
- Background supporting defense, aerospace, or high-complexity engineering programs.
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority.
- Strong skills in schedule analysis, performance metrics, and supplier performance management.
What We Offer- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
- Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available for this position
Learn More & Apply Now!- This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
- Location Info:
- Onsite in Westminster, Colorado
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.
