Manager, Secure Technologies Program Management (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Secure Technologies Product Management provides development support, performance oversight, execution, and growth for the Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and Multi-Level Security (MLS) product lines within the Protected Payload Technologies (ProTect) business area. Responsibilities span portfolio strategy, forecasting, proposal preparation, applicable Gate Reviews, customer status meetings, and coordination with matrixed functional teams. The manager works with the Lead CDS Program Manager and functional stakeholders to complete development and delivery milestones, oversee production programs, and support products after delivery. The role manages key product lines supporting programs and strategic initiatives and helps integrated product teams and functional points of contact meet technical and programmatic requirements. The successful candidate balances technical knowledge with business acumen. The position is based onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with domestic travel up to 10% of the time. The role requires an active and existing DoD Secret clearance after the first day, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain authorization for Special Access Programs (SAP).

Requirements

University degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in project management activities, including resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule management, financial monitoring, and reporting.
Experience managing multiple contracts and subcontracts of varying types and complexity, including in multi-vendor environments.
Experience identifying technical program risks and opportunities and developing mitigation and management plans.
Experience managing or supporting multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and proactively manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain authorization for Special Access Programs (SAP).
An active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Experience with National Security Agency (NSA) certification of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) products.
Experience in product-line management, technical development programs, and transitioning products into production.
Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or higher.
Experience briefing senior leadership internally and externally and managing competing priorities.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams through communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience leveraging technologies across Collins Aerospace and RTX to develop common product architectures and solutions for multiple customers, business units, and platforms.
Experience developing business plans and capital investment requests for long-term business and infrastructure needs.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to integrity, leadership, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned Independent Research and Development (IR&D) programs and support the Lead Program Manager in overseeing mid- to large-scale CDS/MLS development and production programs, including customer- and company-funded initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and technical resources to develop new and existing CDS/MLS products, resolve technical challenges, and transition products from Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) through Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and full production.
Support internal program management reviews, monitor portfolio performance against plans and requirements, and adjust execution to maintain delivery commitments.
Serve as the Lead Program Manager’s primary backup during absences, respond to information requests, and lead stakeholder meetings covering deliverables, status, plans, and execution strategies.
Support product-line roadmapping and strategic planning, including business cases for internal investments to sustain and mature the CDS/MLS portfolio.
Support discretionary investment management, including IRAD, capital, and other company-funded investments, and contribute to monthly financial forecasting and business planning.
Collaborate with Finance, Business Development, Chief Engineering, Contracts, Operations, and program execution teams on business capture, program performance, financial objectives, and financial risks and opportunities.
Partner with system-level program management teams to define requirements, develop designs, and transition products into the CDS portfolio for technology insertion and long-term sustainment.
Support the Lead Program Manager in leveraging common architectures and technologies across Mission Systems, Collins Aerospace, and RTX to develop product solutions.
Travel domestically up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
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 coverages
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 rewards program
Virtual doctor visits
Child and elder care services
Second-opinion medical program
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Eligible for relocation
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation