Associate Director - Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Emerging Capabilities portfolio in the Front End of the Business/Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (FEOTB/CBEC) business has an immediate need for a Program Manager (PM) in our growing portfolio. This Program Manager will lead and have profit and loss responsibility for Research & Development programs, both internally and externally funded. The PM will also lead and organize pursuit and proposal efforts to capture new programs within the S&T community, to include the Department of Defense (DoD) and other Agencies. The PM will interface with a cross functional team of other PMs, business development, strategy, and engineering personnel to create and maintain technology development roadmaps and transition plans for new technologies and capabilities to business units across Collins. This role will fuel future business growth aligned to multiple DoD Critical Technology Areas. The primary technology focus areas will be Communications, Datalinks, Networks, Waveforms, Apertures, and Real-Time Data Dissemination. This position is in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Requirements

Typically requires a 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 Secret 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 / Knowledge with a number of products and systems in the following areas: Communications, Datalinks, Networks, Waveforms, Apertures, Real-Time Data Dissemination, Open Standards/Architectures, System of System Architectures, Command and Control in Contested Environments, Position Navigation and Timing (PNT), or Wireless Communications
Experience with EVMS program management and R&O management

Nice To Haves

Possess or have the ability to possess a clearance up to the TS/SCI level.
Preferred SAP eligible in key technology areas
Have demonstrated ability to recognize, pursue, and capture discretionary offset opportunities (i.e. customer funded R&D) that directly supports business strategies via direct government support or through other contractors
Experience in working with consortiums
Comfortable interfacing and communicating throughout the organization across different disciplines, as well as with different levels of leadership
Experience with leveraging efforts and technologies from other Collins Aerospace or RTX organizations (e.g., BBN, RTXRC, Raytheon AT)
PMP certified, or demonstrated project and/or program management experience

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple external program efforts & internally funded technology efforts simultaneously
Lead cross functional teams across local and remote locations and time zones
Direct and lead the business strategy and vision for the Integrated Network Systems of Systems Critical Technology Area (CTA), coordinating technical efforts across several other Level 5 PMs in this area
Defining and recommending the prioritization of externally funded pursuits and IRAD funded efforts, working collaboratively with Business Development (BD) and Engineering
Lead and be accountable for Pursuit, Order, Capture activities as part of growing the business, leveraging business development and engineering partners
Accountable for the initial completion and annual updates of key organizational activities such as Strategic Segment Workshops with the Strategy team and Roadmapping activities with the Roadmap subject matter expert for associated Critical Technology Areas
Interface with customers (e.g., DARPA, AFRL, NRL, NSA, Prime Contractors, etc.) during program execution
Responsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned programs
Actively involved with Strategic Financial Planning and Annual Operating Plan processes for associated Critical Technology Areas
Perform regular program EACs, PMRs and IRAD reviews with an ability to brief senior leadership
Travel up to 20% of the time

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
And more!