Program Manager

Program Manager (

Job Number:

339387 ) Description Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System's Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make! About This Role The Weapon Systems business is seeking a Program Manager for the Wilmington, MA location. The Program Manager will own a critical subsystem within a growing program and work within a highly collaborative and dynamic Program Office. This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure program execution that meets mission objectives. A successful candidate in this role will be action-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication and exhibit a team mentality. Responsibilities We believe people should love what they do

• in this role, you will be responsible for:
• Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of a critical program subsystem to deliver products that are technically acceptable on time and in a cost-effective manner.
• Applying Earned Value (EV) techniques to monitor and control of the Performance Measurement Baseline.
• Performing Control Account Manager responsibilities for program budget including development of budgetary baseline, review of actual costs and managing variance analysis, monthly Latest Revised Estimate updates, Estimate At Complete analysis, and sales forecast updates.
• Zeroing in on Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) critical path for the subsystem and creating actionable plans to ensure on-time / early completion of tasking on that critical path.
• Managing Risks & Opportunities for the subsystem.
• Interfacing with critical suppliers and Textron Systems' internal Procurement organization to communicate program updates / changes to and from the supplier.
• Coordinating formal customer briefs and leading internal dry runs prior to the event.
• Working closely with the customer's Program Manager(s) and communicating program progress both internally and externally.
• Leading proposal generation and submittal to the customer.

Qualifications Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar discipline required.
• 8 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of Program Management experience in the defense industry.
• Experience evaluating program Risks and Opportunities.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
• Proposal lead or business capture experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS office.
• This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a Secret level security clearance.

Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for a Secret clearance.

Desired Skills:

• PMP Certification or equivalent.
• Advanced Degree preferred.
• Prior US military or defense / aerospace industry experience.

How We Care At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave How We Care At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.

We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company. Are you a Military Veteran? Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company. Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $142,600

• $218,400 per year.

EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company :

Textron Systems Primary Location :

US-Massachusetts-Wilmington Job Field :

Program Management Schedule :

Full-time Job Level :

Individual Contributor Job Type :

Experienced Shift :

First Shift Travel :

Yes, 10 % of the

Time Worksite :

Onsite Job Posting :

02/04/2026, 7:43:56 PM