Sr Program Manager

Sr Program Manager

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Program Manager to join our team in supporting strategic weapon system and subsystem technical design solutions for our Advanced Programs. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, planning, execution, and test and evaluation aspects of advanced programs, ensuring that all technical requirements are met and that programs are completed on time and within budget.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of all program components to deliver products that are technically acceptable in a cost-effective manner.
• Leading collaboration with cross-functional teams, including design, execution, integration, and testing, to develop and implement program plans.
• Performing Control Account Manager responsibilities for program management budget including development of budgetary baseline, review of actual costs and determine variance analysis, monthly Latest Revised Estimate updates and Estimate At Complete analysis, and sales forecast update.
• Following management program processes, plans, and procedures to ensure program executes based on AS9100 Quality certification requirements and Textron best practices.
• Organizing Program Management Execution Gates for leadership review and approval.
• Functioning as the primary company interface to ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar discipline required.
• 10 years of relevant experience in the Defense industry.
• 5 Years of program management experience on Defense Programs.
• Experience evaluating program risks and opportunities.
• Execution of Earned Value Management System programs.
• Experience working with diverse, multifunctional teams.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Ability to travel ~25%.
• Proposal Development experience.
• Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to program information; Secret Clearance required, Top Secret Clearance preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working on Military Weapons System Development.
• PMP Certification or equivalent.
• Advanced Degree preferred.

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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

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 for this position is $158,500 - $243,700 per year.

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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.

Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Job Function: Program Management

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Job Posting: 06/22/2026, 2:47:46 PM

Job Number: 343263