Associate Director, Program Management - Secure Product (Onsite)

RTXCedar Rapids, IA
$157,200 - $298,800Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking an Associate Director, Program Management to join a proprietary program team within Secure Tactical Communications. The program is chartered with design, development, new product introduction and production ramp for capabilities critical to the protection of data. In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team tasked with the rapid development and certification of critical capabilities. You will oversee products requiring accelerated timelines to meet urgent customer needs, and we are seeking a candidate that will lead a team effectively in a high stakes environment. The Associate Director, Program Management establishes program milestones, drives solutions to technical and execution challenges, and ensures successful delivery of capability. We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader for a program that could grow to over $1B in sales.

Requirements

  • Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
  • 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
  • Experience leading development programs and solving complex challenges
  • Experience working with U.S. Department of War (DoW) customers

Nice To Haves

  • Experience briefing senior leadership and external customers
  • Experience leading cross functional teams to meet customer commitments and delight our customers
  • Experience working in a high-stakes environment with an accelerated development schedule
  • Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Own full life-cycle program development and critical execution activities
  • Lead a cross functional team engaging with US Government customers and related customers to deliver on our commitments
  • Profit and loss responsibility for both internally and externally funded efforts
  • Manages the lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of large and/or complex programs

Benefits

  • 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
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