Senior Manager, Program Management Soldier Communications (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-Th St NE BLDG 137

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

We are looking for a Senior Manager Program Management to join the Soldier Communications organization within Mission Soldier Communications portfolio delivers secure resilient tactical voice data and networking solutions for dismounted and mounted soldiers supporting major U.S. Army and other forces around the globe through its flagship PRC162 Manpack radio. As a cornerstone area of the business the portfolio spans advanced tactical radios soldierworn systems platformintegrated ancillaries and software and waveform capabilities that enable mission effectiveness at the tactical edge.

The role drives product strategy and execution across the full RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework with tasks associated with longrange business planning pursuit and capture program performance delivery and sustainment. The Program Manager provides leadership across the entire product lifecycle ensuring alignment with customer requirements financial targets and strategic growth priorities. Qualified candidates should bring strong program and product management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional teams manage complex portfolios and balance technical understanding with business acumen. Success in this role requires applying strategic insight and enabling sound decisionmaking in a fastpaced missionfocused environment.

This is an Onsite role in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

What You Will Do

• Lead a cross functional team that engage with customers (e.g. U.S. Army) to deliver on our commitments
• Manage the contract lifecycle cost schedule and performance of large and/or complex programs
• Travel requirements up to 25%
• Anticipate and responds to program challenges directing resources and driving issue resolution for escalated matters
• Support contract negotiations and proposal development ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements
• Provide leadership oversight for cost schedule technical performance risk management sustainment manufacturing and quality across assigned product lines
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure successful execution
• Lead decision making for the PMTs applying critical thinking and strong judgment with incomplete or evolving data
• Build internal and external networks and fosters clear motivating communication within the team
• Communicate with senior executive leadership on matters of strategic importance

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizensare authorized to access information under thisprogram

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret Security Clearance is preferred
• Ability to quickly adapt in face of volatile requirements and market conditions
• Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and proactive Risk and Opportunity management
• Strong project management background leading complex technical development projects
• Strength in interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Well-developed communication skills both oral and written

What We Offer :

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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 youll 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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

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.

Regardless of your role type collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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!

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 thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 132400 USD - 251600 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 candidates 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 companys 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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