Director - Program Manager - Emerging Capabilities (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

20h•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. Our Emerging Capabilities (EC) portfolio has a need for a Director of Program Management, leading our Research and Development organization. The EC organization is chartered to seek out next generation capabilities that support the long-term growth and future technology needs of Collins Aerospace. The EC team identifies and incubates low TRL capabilities with Science and Technology (S&T) organizations across industry including DARPA, AFRL, ONR, ARL, NASA and others. The capabilities span all of Collins Aerospace including Connectivity, Secure Processing, Command and Control, Autonomy, Strategic Deterrence, Flight Management, Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, proprietary programs, and many more. This Program Director will lead a team of leaders focused on pursuit, proposal, and execution efforts to capture new programs and establish technology roadmaps that align with emerging needs. They will interface with a cross functional team of other program managers, business development, strategy and engineering personnel to develop transition plans for new technologies and capabilities to business units across Collins Aerospace to fuel future business growth and solve the most challenging and emerging customer needs.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 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. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Demonstrated ability to lead leaders and across cross functional teams
Demonstrated ability to brief senior leadership both internally and externally
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple efforts simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in remote locations
Demonstrated ability to provide positive interface with S&T customers (DARPA, AFRL, NRL, NSA, etc.) and Prime contractors
Experience / Knowledge with products and systems in the following areas: Flight Management, 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), Wireless Communications, or Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Experience with Earned Value Management and R&O management

Nice To Haves

Active or Existing Top Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance preferred
Comfortable interfacing and communicating throughout the organization across different disciplines, as well as with different levels of leadership
Demonstrated ability to recognize, pursue, and capture S&T opportunities that directly support business strategies
Experience leveraging efforts and technologies from other Collins Aerospace or RTX organizations (e.g., BBN, RTXRC, Raytheon AT)

Responsibilities

Direct and lead the business strategy and vision for multiple EC technology areas
Lead Program Managers that manage multiple external programs & internally funded technology efforts simultaneously
Lead cross functional teams across local and remote locations and time zones
Defining and recommending the prioritization of externally funded pursuits and IRAD funded efforts, working collaboratively with Business Development (BD), Strategy, and Engineering
Lead and be accountable for Pursuit, Order, Capture activities as part of growing the business, leveraging business development, strategy, and engineering partners
Interface with customers (e.g., DARPA, AFRL, NRL, NSA, Prime Contractors, etc.) during pursuit and 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!