DT Sr. Project Manager

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$132,400 - $251,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Technology Program Management Office is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to manage its Finance Program. The role partners with Collins Digital Technology leaders, Collins functional partners, and RTX Enterprise Services to ensure effective execution of committed projects across the portfolio. This position drives portfolio processes and meeting cadences for scope management, risk and opportunity management, financial reporting, technical reviews, issue escalation, and stakeholder communications. It manages program financials in collaboration with controllers, financial analysts, and functional leads, analyzes performance against plans, and partners with Digital leaders on resource assignments, integrated schedules, and milestone commitments. The role also leads teams in developing risk mitigations, resolving issues, and communicating with stakeholders. The position is hybrid, with the ideal candidate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Charlotte, North Carolina; Windsor Locks, Connecticut; or Richardson, Texas. U.S. citizenship is required to access program/contract information. The role requires travel 25% of the time.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future; the posting specifies U.S. citizenship or green card holder.
Must be willing and able to travel 25% of the time.
At least 3 years of project management oversight experience with infrastructure and software development initiatives.
At least 3 years of experience building and managing schedules in MS Project.
Experience partnering with customers, stakeholders, and teams to develop and deliver complex systems and services.
Experience implementing management systems for a portfolio of projects, including program financials, risk and opportunity management, schedule and scope management, and other project management fundamentals.
Ability to collaborate effectively, build teams and trust, demonstrate accountability, and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated program management experience.
Experience with program management systems for resource management, program scheduling, and cost controls, such as Planview.
Experience working in a government and/or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of aerospace policies, procedures, and system requirements, including quality, manufacturing, and program management.
Experience interfacing with internal customers.
Experience using change management frameworks and methodologies.
Understanding of key digital transformation topics and technologies.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective execution of committed projects in the portfolio.
Drive processes and meeting cadences for scope management, risk and opportunity management, financial reporting, technical reviews, issue escalation, and stakeholder communications across the portfolio.
Manage program financials with controllers, financial analysts, and Digital Technology functional leads, analyzing data to ensure teams are delivering to plan.
Partner with Digital leaders on resource assignments and the development of integrated schedules and milestone commitments.
Lead teams in developing and implementing effective risk mitigations and resolving issues.
Lead teams in developing effective stakeholder communications.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness incentives and rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Second-opinion medical expert program.
Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays may be available depending on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
Applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.