Senior Manager, Program Management; onsite

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190

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, a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Manager to join our Commercial Seating and Furniture (CS&F) team supporting Main Cabin Seating. This individual will drive the successful execution of medium to large, complex, and strategic programs that directly impact business outcomes. The Senior Program Manager candidate will lead Program Management Teams (PMTs), oversee program performance, and act as the primary interface with customers and senior leadership, ensuring delivery of superior products and services.

This role requires a proven leader with strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple programs and a portfolio of projects. The position is onsite and located in Winston-Salem, NC.

• Lead and manage multiple Program Management Teams (PMTs) across a portfolio of complex and high-impact programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive Program Plans, schedules, and budgets, driving accountability for cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Own mid-level profit and loss (P&L) accountability for the assigned portfolio, ensuring financial objectives are met or exceeded.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and relationship manager, fostering trust and satisfaction while addressing escalations and resolving issues proactively.
• Monitor and report on program performance, including risk management, opportunity identification, and mitigation strategies, to senior leadership and stakeholders across the program lifecycle.
• Ensure robust governance and compliance with program management processes, deploying best practices to achieve operational excellence.
• Lead customer-first initiatives, deploying customer strategies in line with strategic planning requirements and ensuring best-in-class results.
• Mentor and coach junior project managers and other team members, developing talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices from across the portfolio, driving innovation and process improvements to enhance business outcomes.
• Support domestic and international business travel up to 25%.

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience managing programs or portfolios in aerospace, defense, or a related industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

• Experience in customer relationship management, with a proven track record of delivering customer satisfaction and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Expertise in P&L management, including financial forecasting and reporting.
• Operational background, with experience working closely with manufacturing or engineering organizations.
• Proficiency in Program Management Teams and Scheduling tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
• PMP or equivalent certification.

This role is eligible for relocation.

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…