Principal Specialist, Cross Functional Project Manager, Program Work Environment (PWE) (Onsite)

RTX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Project & Support Excellence organization, within Mission Systems Services, has an opening for a Cross-Functional Project Manager (CFPM) supporting the Program Work Environments Integrated Product Team (PWE IPT). The role will be responsible for driving the successful execution of business-critical projects that deliver new secure engineering and program management office capabilities. The scope of projects a candidate may anticipate leading include (but not limited to): The end-to-end delivery of new secure program work environments, renovation and modernization of existing secure environments, and establishing secure inter-connectivity systems across multiple RTX sites. As the cross-functional project manager (CFPM), you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams (comprised of Digital Technology, Cyber Security, Industrial Security, Facilities, and Lab Management) supporting multiple challenging projects concurrently. In many cases, a CFPM in this role can expect project scope lacking firm requirements, or customer direction. A strong, innate ability to lead teams to leverage innovative problem-solving techniques is pivotal. A successful CFPM in this role will drive end-to-end project execution from project concept through occupancy leveraging partnerships and collaboration with senior leadership, value stream, and engineering across all functional pillars. This role will drive requirements definition, navigate project execution obstacles, and ensure scope is delivered on time and within budget. This position is on site in either Cedar Rapids, IA or Richardson, TX. This is an individual contributor position.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Experience working in closed areas or secure lab environments with understanding of government security-based regulations, protocols, and build standards
Strong Project Management best practices including cost/schedule development, management, and tracking
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Travel requirement will be up to 30%

Nice To Haves

Experience building Integrated Master Schedules, Earned Value Management, and/or financial management of capital projects
Background in one or many of the fields of discipline: Digital Technology, Cyber Security, Industrial Security, Facilities, Lab Management, or Program Management
Knowdledge about the physical buildout and technological deployment of closed area engineering lab spaces
Experience with Agile / SAFe Framework
Excellent relationship skills with the ability to build positive relationships with technical and business personnel
Demonstrated experience leading a multi-disciplined, matrixed team
Ability to understand and analyze complex business problems with minimal domain expertise

Responsibilities

Confidently lead multi discipline cross functional project teams to execute on time delivery of project scope for the Secure Program Work Environment (sPWE)
Lead project teams comprised of subject matter experts from Digital Technologies, Cyber Security, Industrial Security, Facilities, and Lab Management in the planning and tactical execution of project scope
Support stakeholders to define scope and requirements through effective collaboration across all functional disciplines
Accountable for the establishment and tracking of project scope, schedule, and budget across large scale projects including both internal and external resources
Tracking and monitoring project costs, forecasting, and AOP budget.
Prepare and deliver regular status updates/presentations to the customer and stakeholders on project milestones, dependencies, cost/schedule performance, and risks/opportunities
Proactively identify resource constraints and communicate priority
Track and manage risks and opportunities
Support a culture of accountability and project execution excellence
Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate and adapt complex information to audiences at all levels of the organization
Foster collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Thrive in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines

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
And more!