Project Manager - Customer Programmes

Date Posted:

2026-06-18

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Winnersh, Wokingham

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence.

We are looking for a Project Manager - Customer Programmes to support the Mission Operations and Data Intelligence (MODI) business within the Battle Management, Command & Control and Networks (BMC2&N) organisation.  This is a hybrid* role located in Winnersh, Wokingham, United Kingdom. 

Role Overview:  

This role has both operational, strategic, and customer interface accountability for programme execution and excellence. They will be a positive force for this location and strive to grow new business and opportunities for this site. 

• The Project Manager directs all programme phases from inception through completion

• Interfaces with customers for project specifications to ensure successful completion

• Manages the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of company programmes or subsystems of major programmes 

• Coordinates the negotiation, proposals, business plans,  budgets and contracts for programmes

• Establishes cost focused performance targets and directs work to achieve these targets 

What you will do:

• Provide leadership, direction, and implementation management for local and remote teams 

• Support all phases of the program life cycle from proposal through  implementation to contract closure 

• Travel to the customer’s site and be the main programme point of contact 

• Lead pursuit and proposal activities; develop change proposals and lead negotiation teams 

• Conduct internal reviews, e.g. gate reviews / plans in accordance with internal policies and procedures 

• Set program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, implement gates and major reviews with the customer 

• Conduct periodic meetings with the customer for program reviews and technical design exchanges 

• Hold Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Manager (CAMs) accountable for execution of tasks, including identification of recovery plans as needed 

• Achieve Annual Operating Plan financial commitments including bookings, sales, margin, and cash flow 

• Drive accountability for the day-to-day leadership to include matrix employees as influencing the values and behaviours of adhering to customer objectives and goals 

• The role is accountable for setting, designing, and executing the short, mid-range, and long-term objectives and strategies in alignment with the customer needs 

• Lead and execute growth needs and strategy for new business through communicating initiatives and inspiring change within the programmes

• Communicate, engage, and manage customer programme reviews, Value Stream Macro Plan for programmes, policy deployment activities, off-site meetings etc. with all levels of the Value Stream and Customer leadership

• Develop new concepts that break new ground through innovation and challenging status quo to build new business for the portfolio and programme

Qualifications and experience you must have: 

• Ability to obtain UK security clearance (SC) 

• Ability to obtain security clearances relating to travel to the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries

• It is essential that the successful candidate be educated to an advanced degree level or have a solid track record of experience in a similar role

• Must have Programme or Project Management experience – Prince 2 or PMP qualified

• Experience leading Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) teams is essential

• Travel required up to 50%, predominantly to the UAE

Qualifications and experience we prefer: 

• Experience in Government acquisition and military programme execution 

• Experience briefing at the executive stakeholder level 

• Experience in working in the training environments and leading the setting up of Engineering Labs 

• Experienced leader competencies, emphasis on influential communications with government customers, strategic thinking, cultivating innovation, collaboration, developing talent, customer focus, and driving results 

• Demonstrated results creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives and internal peers 

• Ability to influence on-contract growth opportunities and recognise adjacent business development leads  

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure 

• Private Medical Insurance 

• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan 

• Fantastic Pension Scheme which operates as a 2:1 match up to 10% 

• Life Assurance 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus the ability to buy / sell up to 5 days each year 

• Employee selectable top up benefits 

• Peer Recognition awards 

• And so much more! 

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, missionised systems for specialised aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? 

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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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