Manager, Program Management - ISS (Onsite)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Manager, Program Management Professional, to join our Program Support Specialists (PSS) Department working with our International Space Station (ISS) Program Management team located in Windsor Locks, CT. This position will be onsite. Successful candidates in this role possess the following characteristics: Team Player – Embodies the definition of an Integrated Program Team (IPT), demonstrated through collaboration, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work together to accomplish the mission. Mission-oriented – Possesses the attitude, drive, and desire necessary to see assigned tasks through to completion, on schedule. Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate and forge strong working relationships with people across multiple organizations. Detail-oriented multitasker – The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple issues that affect many Mission Systems products at the same time. Analysis – Demonstrates the ability to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation. Decisiveness – Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt. Judgment – Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions. Assist with development of compliant bid/proposals in response to customer requests for procurement (RFP). Emphasis is focused on supporting the program execution teams with cost accounting / finance activities. In addition, a variety of activities such as management of portions of program execution, financial reporting, customer interaction/action item reporting, subcontract management support, material statusing, customer deliverable management, risk and opportunity management, and all levels of coordination with the core program team. This position coordinates activities across the Collins shared services business model and requires collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPP&C (Finance) points of contact in various instances of onsite, hybrid, and remote environments. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and have experience of driving a cross functional team to deliver to tight timelines, while still being able to manage effective relationships.

Requirements

University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
3+ years of previous Program or Project Management experience required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional program activities across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Quality, and Finance in onsite, hybrid, and remote environments
Prior external customer support/interface experience
Proven project delivery experience
Risk management / mitigation experience
Interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Ensuring RLPM (RTX Lifecycle Program Management) methodology for assigned project(s)
Receive minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
Proposal / Program Manager for proposal activity
Leading their Project specific IPTs (schedule updates, standup meetings, Risk and Opportunity capture, etc.)
Reporting program status to program manager / senior management
Financials / Cost Account Manager (CAM) Responsibility
Voice of the customer / weekly project status reporting to customer
Keeping program manager up to date on any significant issues / accomplishments
Working with other VSS / VSLs and functional leads to ensure the appropriate priority and are aligned with customer commitments
Knowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional concepts
Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on issues. Represents organization as a prime contact on key issues

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs