Ground Station Deployment Project Manager (Onsite)

RTX•Annapolis, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Collins Aerospace we are driving the industry forward through technological advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defense. Every day we imagine new ways to make the skies and spaces we touch smarter, safer, more efficient, and more amazing for our customers than ever. Together we chart new and exciting journeys, reuniting families, enhancing flight safety, and protecting nations whilst continually evolving our products and solutions to meet the expectations of tomorrow’s world, and we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer. Join the team that enables the Connected Aviation ecosystem by providing ACARS Ground Station deployments and support. The ground station deployment team oversees the deployment of Aircraft Communications Addressing and Report System (ACARS) ground stations on the ARINC Global Network. This role requires a strong blend of project management expertise and technical proficiencies with networking technologies. A successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive stakeholder alignment and communication, and ensures proactive support of timely ground station deployments.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
Prior experience in the aviation OR telecommunications industry.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record in managing complex technical projects involving networking, circuits delivery, communication systems, or similar technologies.
Project Management certification or equivalent is preferred.
Infrastructure Project Management background: Telecommunications, Networking technologies, circuits delivery: MPLS, DIA, ACARS knowledge preferred.
Working with Datalink Communication is a plus
Familiarity with ACARS or other aircraft communications technologies.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills for motivating with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
Leadership and team management abilities.
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical project lead for the deployment of ACARS stations within Connected Aviation.
Lead and deploy the ground station on the network infrastructure side of the project, with emphasis on networking technologies, IP addressing, technical troubleshooting.
Oversee comprehensive project planning, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
Own the accuracy and organization of all project documentation.
Foster collaborative relationships with vendors and partners across the organization.
Ensure effective financial control of projects through management of quotes, purchase orders, and vendor obligations.
Anticipate and mitigate project risks, overseeing change management and issue escalation.
Collaborate in defining and documenting process improvements and solutions.
Responsible for creating ACARS station configurations, integrating the station into the network, and troubleshooting during the go-live phase of the project.

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.