Manager, Secure Technologies Program Management (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Secure Technologies Program 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 include portfolio strategy, forecasting, proposal preparation, Gate Reviews, customer status meetings, and coordination with matrixed functional support teams. The role works with the Lead CDS Program Manager and functional stakeholders to deliver development and production milestones, oversee program execution and delivery, and support products after delivery. The manager leads and supports integrated product teams and functional points of contact to ensure technical and programmatic requirements are met. The position oversees assigned product lines and strategic initiatives, balancing technical knowledge and business acumen. It is based primarily onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with domestic travel up to 10% of the time.

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 with 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 related mitigation and management plans.
Experience managing or supporting multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Demonstrated 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).

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 multiple competing priorities.
Demonstrated 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 to support 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 implement adjustments to maintain execution and delivery commitments.
Serve as the Lead Program Manager’s primary backup during absences, respond to information requests, and lead stakeholder meetings to communicate deliverables, program status, plans, and execution strategies.
Support product line roadmapping and strategic planning, including business cases for internal investments to sustain, mature, and strengthen the CDS/MLS portfolio.
Support discretionary investment management, including oversight of IRAD, capital, and other company-funded investments, and contribute to monthly financial forecasting and business planning.
Collaborate with ProTect Finance, Business Development, Chief Engineering, Contracts Finance, 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 applicable products into the CDS portfolio for technology insertion and long-term sustainment.
Support the Lead Program Manager in leveraging common building-block architectures and technologies across Mission Systems, Collins Aerospace, and RTX.
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 support
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Wellness rewards program
Virtual doctor visits and second-opinion medical services
Child and elder care services
Relocation eligibility
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and eligibility