Associate Director, Program Management (onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-WA-EVERETT-11404 ~ 11404 Commando Rd ~ COMMANDO

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director, Program Management (Transformation) supporting the Boeing 737 Lavatory product line within the Interiors business. The incumbent will be responsible to drive several continuous improvement programs within the business including work transfers, quality improvement and cost savings. The ideal candidate would be a seasoned and ambitious leader who can drive a multifunctional Program Management Team (PMT) to meet program schedules and budgets. Beyond a strong aerospace background, the incumbent demonstrates strategic vision, financial and business acumen, and a proven ability to navigate complex challenges in a dynamic development and manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Drive the entire life cycle of large strategic projects, directing it throughout the program life cycle with full accountability and ownership

• Establish program plans including schedules, budgets, business cases and lead the Program Management Team (PMT) to execute on time and on budget

• Ensure that all functional areas—including program management, finance, quality, operations—perform in a coordinated and effective manner to meet business, program, and customer commitments.

• Proactively identify risks and opportunities and maintain a comprehensive and regularly updated register

• Facilitate and drive empowerment amongst the IPT, recognize achievements, and create a highly motivated PMT to ensure customer commitments are met

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to build on the strategic blueprint for our lavatory business.

• Demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality

• Work to develop new standards of program management excellence across the lavatory business.

• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience in the aerospace field or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• Successful experience leading a multifunctional PMT

• Demonstrated business acumen and Profit and Loss (P&L) understanding/ownership

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Managed Earned Value (EV) programs and complex schedules, performing critical path and dependency analysis using Microsoft Project and related tools.

• PMP certified with customer-facing experience as a program manager.

• Led work transfers and major program changes, applying change management and stakeholder negotiation expertise.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across functions, leadership levels, and customer groups, with meticulous attention to detail and a drive for excellence.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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The salary range for this role is 172,900 USD - 328,700 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.