--- title: Program Operations Manager at RTX in Largo, FL description: RTX is hiring for the Program Operations Manager role in Largo, FL. Pays $107.5K–$204.5K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/program-operations-manager-at-rtx-01a16bb0-8830-7183-93f2-d74e4341eb1f date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join RTX as Program Operations Manager in Largo, FL. Pays $107.5K–$204.5K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/s5xu2b.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Largo, FL (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $107.5K/yr - $204.5K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** RTX sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 4 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for RTX. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $153,000 – $211,000 a year (median $174,000). ## Description **Date Posted:** 2026-10-19 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100 **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:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense 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 defense 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 defense. This position will directly support a Program Management Office (PMO) in leading manufacturing strategy for programs in development. This role is responsible for making and driving decisions for Manufacturing Strategy, Planning and Execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing and / or Product Development Operations in the defense industry and must have experience leading New Product Introduction activities. The Candidate will support classified & unclassified programs within a technically diverse portfolio of complex products. This is an onsite role in Largo, FL. **What you will do:** - Oversee and coordinate the execution aspects of ongoing projects and services as liaison between program management team and support functional organizations. - General Management and/or Creation of artifacts for Manufacturing strategy planning, Proposals, early Gates Reviews, Financials, Infrastructure/Capital Projects, Appropriation Requests (ARs), etc. - Develop / Manage Operations content in Proposals (Recurring and non recurring Basis of Estimate) and Program EACs. - Identify, monitor, and report on Program risks and opportunities and support Program Risk Review Board for new products. - Engagement in Product Development, Producibility, Testability and how/where to “Make” Product. - Kickoff Operations Program planning at Gate 5 for new Programs and assure manufacturing readiness - Engage with engineering and supply chain on requirements flow down for Operations and Supply Chain partners. - Engage in Program Test and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (TRR/MRR) and ensure alignment to manufacturing plan and support of factory requirements. Support creation / execution of hardware maturation plans. - Ability to work with Engineering and Influence product designs to achieve cost and schedule targets through Design for Manufacturing & Cost workshops, producibility/affordability studies, Transition To Production (TTP) planning and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) implementation. - Report on Program Contract On-Time Delivery (OTD) Performance for both CMC and non-CMC products. - Support Gate 11 activities at close of Development/EDM /Production contracts. - Travel will be required (10 - 20%) **Qualifications you must have:** - Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience - Experience in manufacturing operations and product development, with a proven track record of transitioning products from development to production, including Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments. - Proven Experience developing proposals and Basis of Estimate. - Develop Program schedule to ensure alignment to Program contract. - Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance. **Qualifications we prefer:** - Master’s in Engineering or Business Administration - Proven Experience in Change Management and handling ambiguity. - Earned Value Management Certification - Engineering and/or Manufacturing Operations leadership inclusive of New Product Introduction - Six Sigma Qualified or equivalent - Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint) - Program Leadership or Material Program Management Certification - Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM. **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! Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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. This position may be eligible for relocation. 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. ***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.* **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this [link](http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms ## Skills - Security Clearance - Open Web Application Security Project (Owasp) - Influencing - Manufacturing Readiness - Plant Operations - Program Management - Test Readiness Review - Microsoft Excel - Testability - Planning - Design for Manufacturing (Dfm) - Secret Security Clearance - Advanced Product Quality Planning (Apqp) - Product Quality (Qa/qc) - Capital Projects - Earned Value Management - Monthly Recurring Revenue (Mrr) - New Product Development - Six Sigma - Supply Chain - Microsoft Office - On-Time Delivery (Otd) - Leadership - Microsoft PowerPoint - New Product Introduction (Npi) - SAP - Change Management - Basis of Estimate ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) - Child/Elder Care - Pet Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Project Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Program Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management/program-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158169 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4000 jobs - [Largo, FL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida/largo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 743 jobs ## Related pages - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158169 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4000 jobs - [Largo, FL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida/largo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 743 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)