Date Posted:
2026-07-21
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Position Role Type:
Remote
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence 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 global leader in aviation and airport solutions, offering integrated and intelligent systems designed to enhance passenger experience and improve operational efficiency. Our broad portfolio spans across the entire airport ecosystem, from passenger processing and self-service to complex operational and baggage management solutions.
We are seeking to recruit a Product Manager, Biometrics & Passenger Verification to join our team. This is a remote* role based in the UK.
In this rapidly evolvingenvironment, Collins Aerospace is always looking for new ways to disrupt the status quo, go to market faster, andoptimizecustomer experiences. We are seeking an experiencedcandidatetohelp lead this mission.This specific role will be focused on digital identity, biometrics & passenger verification productswithin our airports division
Further information about our Biometric Identity Managementsolutions and Passenger Verificationproducts can be found via the above links.
TheProduct Managerhas acrucialroleinthedevelopmentteamwith accountability for the overall success of the product line including its market share, profitability, featurestackand security posture. This role drives the product lifecycle from conceptualisation to market delivery by acting as the general manager of the product. You will own the product execution plandriving growth and innovation.Continuously gather data on customer needs, the market, competitors, industry trends, using this data to make informed decisions for your product line.
The ideal candidate will havebig ideasand strategies that foster an environment of collaboration and creativity.Anentrepreneurial mindset for distilling business value and goals into the product vision and road mapWorkingalongsideyour peers within the product organisation, you will foster a portfolio-first mindset, deepening levels of collaboration, ensuring decision making within your product line willcomplementand elevate the wider portfolio
What You Will Do:
Customer Engagement & Market DiscoveryAct as a trusted advisor to existing airport operators globally Taking careful ownership of their current pain points, understanding how they use their current solutions, collaborating to shape the evolution of our product lines.
Product Strategy & Lifecycle ManagementOwn the end-to-end product strategy for your solutions, ensuring that your road maps prioritisemarket needs, customer requirements, operatingefficienciesandthe broader portfolio's success.Actively manage the ongoing road map foranyexisting legacy products, ensuring they continue to deliver valueduring transformational phases.
Mentorship:Lead agile, product-led execution by working side-by-side with your teams, championing a value-driven product culture and an innovative mindset that serves the wider portfolio. Encouraging shared goals and cross-collaboration of teams across the UK, the US, and India.
Cross-Functional CollaborationDrive alignmentacross our teams includingEngineering, Product Owners, Program Management, Sales/Business Development, Marketing, Finance, Contracts, and Legal. Equip our global sales, account management, and customer success teams with the correct valuepropositions and collateral to confidently support existing clients and clearly communicate thefuturevision.
Decision Making & Stakeholder ManagementServe as the primary point of contact for high-level decision-making and approvals, ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals. Hold authority on product development, sustainability, pricing and prioritisation, Making high-level decisions in collaboration with key business stakeholders.
Profit & Loss Accountability Own financial success metrics including product profitability, cost management, and investment returns.
Forecasting & PlanningBe responsible foroverall product business case, Strategic Financial Plan (SFP), andAnnual Operating Plan (AOP)A ctively managing both CAPEX and OPEX spend to ensure sustainable growth and profitability for the broader business.
Skills / ExperienceYou Must Have:
Proven experiencewithin Product Lifecycle Management and agile development practices.
Proficiencyusing product and engineering tooling (such as Aha! Road maps, Azure DevOps, Productboard, or Jira) to plan customer needs and manage quarterly delivery expectations.
Experience creating business cases including financial metrics such as product profitability, cost management, and investment returns.Understanding of business value related toproductfunctionality.
Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skillsto work with largeglobal teams,build trust,drivecross-functional collaborationand overcomeconflicting priorities.
A bias towards action Must be able to get around roadblocks and stay focused on delivering successful product outcomes.
Demonstrable financial acumen, witha track recordof successfully managing a product P&L, including the strategicallocationand tracking of CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Preferred background in technologies that are centred around airport operations.With exposure to products that have both hardware and software components, deployed in bothon-premiseandcloud basedenvironments.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or prior relevant experience.
What we can offer you:
Competitive Compensation Package
25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year
Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%
Private Medical Insurance
Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)
Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation
Professional Development & Growth
Support with professional fees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits Platform
Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
and much more!
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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
*Remote Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
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