Principal Material Program Manager (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-04-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

As a Principal Material Program Manager supporting Collins Aerospace’s Resilient Connectivity Products portfolio, you will play a central role in driving supply chain strategy and execution for a high-visibility, growth-focused program. This position sits at the intersection of program management, procurement, and supplier engagement, with responsibility for ensuring material readiness aligns with technical, cost, and schedule objectives. You will serve as a key interface between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, translating complex customer requirements into actionable supply chain strategies while maintaining compliance with government regulations and contractual obligations.

In this role, you will lead supplier performance management, risk and opportunity planning, and proposal activities that support competitive pricing and program success. You will guide integrated product teams through material planning, cost forecasting, and logistics strategy, while supporting critical program reviews and gate milestones. The position requires close collaboration across functions to ensure accurate estimates, effective execution, and alignment with program priorities. From supplier negotiations and assessments to budget planning and material strategy development, you will have broad ownership and visibility across the lifecycle of the program’s supply chain.

What You Will Do:

• Manage supplier performance, including metrics, risk, and continuous improvement
• Develop and execute risk and opportunity mitigation plans aligned to program objectives
• Lead supply chain proposal efforts, including estimates, pricing strategy, and price to win alignment
• Serve as the primary liaison to internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and strong partnerships
• Oversee material execution across the program, from supplier delivery through testing and final shipment
• Lead supplier negotiations, including claims and requests for adjustments
• Conduct supplier assessments and support supplier base development to meet program needs
• Develop logistics strategies, capacity plans, and material priorities across the program
• Resolve material, shipment, and data issues in coordination with program leadership and customers
• Partner cross functionally to ensure accurate cost estimates, EACs, and overall program execution
• Provide inputs to program reviews, including financials, lead times, and material pricing
• Support gate reviews and ensure compliance with development and program requirements
• Coordinate supply chain inputs for budgeting, proposals, and business development activities
• Refine lead times, critical path planning, and bill of material development and analysis
• Develop supply chain labor estimates and drive alignment to achieve price to win objectives

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience in supply chain functions such as procurement, material planning, production control, logistics, cost estimating, or finance
• Experience managing suppliers or subcontracts
• Experience translating customer requirements into supplier deliverables and statements of work
• Experience supporting or leading make or buy decisions

Qualifications We Prefer:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is preferred

• Experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment and collaborating with customers and senior stakeholders
• Experience developing and executing risk and opportunity plans and using data to support program or supply chain decisions
• Experience with supply chain systems and tools such as SAP, Ariba, or Kinaxis
• Experience with Earned Value Management or related financial and program performance tracking
• Experience supporting development programs, production transitions, or complex manufacturing environments
• Experience with international sourcing, subcontracting, or global program execution, including direct commercial or foreign military sales
• Knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition laws and regulations
• Demonstrated project management skills, including leading cross functional teams and driving performance through metrics
• Familiarity with Collins Aerospace systems, processes, and procedures
• Relevant certification in Material Program Management, Program Management, or equivalent

 

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! 

Learn More & Apply Now!​

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 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? Join our mission today. 

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

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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