Manager, Program / Product Management (ONSITE)

RTX•Cheshire, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inertial Systems team at Collins Aerospace is seeking a Program/Product Manager to support engineering projects funded by customers and Collins Aerospace, as well as management of legacy programs. This is an onsite position based in Cheshire, Connecticut, with domestic travel of up to 20%. The role leads business planning, pursuit and order capture, customer engagement, contract activities, and program execution. It also owns program budgets and supports cost control, strategic financial planning, and delivery of financial, technical, and schedule objectives while coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience in project or program management overseeing complex initiatives.
Working knowledge of U.S. government contracting regulations, including FAR and DFAR.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Proven track record managing complex projects or programs, or change management.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute business plans and strategies to grow the Inertial Systems business within the overarching business strategy.
Make decisions in support of long-term strategic goals and objectives.
Lead pursuit and order capture activities, including strategy development, customer contact and influence, proposal development, and negotiation.
Serve as a primary customer contact for program activities.
Lead program execution, including NRE development and recurring hardware sales, and support program plans and financial, technical, and schedule objectives.
Identify program challenges and recommend or implement resolutions through the Risk Management process.
Coordinate program execution with functional stakeholders to align with customer objectives and contractual requirements.
Participate in negotiating contracts and contractual changes, coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts.
Own program budgets and provide scheduled out-briefs to senior leadership.
Coordinate with the Integrated Product Team, including Engineering, Business Development, and fellow Program Managers, to develop and leverage product-line solutions and capabilities.
Contribute to the Inertial Systems Strategic Financial Plan and Annual Operating Plan.
Build strong working relationships within Collins Aerospace and with external stakeholders.
Drive program management practices, including baseline development, cost-performance reviews, and delivery-performance tracking.
Monitor program expenditures, identify cost drivers, and execute mitigation plans to achieve financial targets.
Lead cross-functional cost-reduction and efficiency efforts, aligning resources, schedules, and technical scope to maintain performance within approved budgets.

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.
Ovia Health fertility and family-planning benefits.
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.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee Scholar Program.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.