Program Manager - Galley Inserts (Onsite)

RTX•Lenexa, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Galley Inserts is seeking a professional with knowledge and technical expertise in Program Management, who leads small and medium-sized programs within our award-winning Galley Inserts product portfolio. Galley inserts are highly engineered electrical devices used in storage and preparation of food and beverages aboard aircraft. The role leads program management teams, develops program plans / schedules / budgets, assesses risks and identifies opportunities, develops solutions for program problems, and ensures compliance with RTX and Collins program management policies and procedures. This is an onsite role in Lenexa, KS and is eligible for relocation.

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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Ideally a degree qualified in Business/Project Management or an Engineering discipline.
Proven project delivery experience, including bid and risk management
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills.
PMP certification
Demonstrated MS Project and Oracle Primavera P6 proficiency
Proven ability to manage new product development and/or product sustainment programs

Responsibilities

Leads medium size programs to develop and ensure adherence to program plans, schedules, budgets and identifies and manages risks/opportunities for programs under his/her responsibility, recommending appropriate adjustments and actions as appropriate.
Accountable for utilizing RTX Lifecycle Program Management policies and procedures to lead the program management team and execute programs on time and within budget from inception through development, completing upon successful transition to product line management and production.
Establishes cost- and schedule-focused performance targets and directs work to achieve these targets.
Responsible for meeting program cost targets by monitoring program expenditures and reviewing forecasts for accuracy and analyzing/reporting variances to plan.
Leads the Program Management Team, supervising the availability and appropriate use of all functional resources allocated to the program to ensure efficient use of resources.
Consolidates program status inputs and progress reports and develops presentations to regularly brief leadership on program health.
Identifies and reacts to program problems and supports solutions, such as allocation of resources and changing specifications.
Coordinates responses to customer action items.
For customer funded programs, participates in negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization’s interests.
Identifies and participates in CORE events to streamline processes and drive efficiency.

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
Relocation Assisstance
And more!