Program Manager (Program Support Specialist) – Blindside (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•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. We are currently searching for a Program Support Specialist Program Manager to join our Value Stream Services Department to work with the Blindside Program Management Team (PMT) located in Cedar Rapids, IA. This position will be onsite. Travel required: ~10% Successful candidates in this role possess the following characteristics: Team Player - Embodies the definition of an integrated Program Management Team, demonstrated through collaboration, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work together to accomplish the mission Mission-oriented - Possesses the attitude, drive, and desire necessary to see assigned tasks through to completion, on schedule Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate and forge strong working relationships with people across multiple organizations, particularly in a hybrid environment Persistence - Large and complex programs and proposals require the ability to be tenacious to get the answers needed to make decisions Detail-oriented multitasker -The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple issues that affect many Mission Systems products at the same time Analysis - Demonstrates the ability to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation Decisiveness - Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt Judgment - Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions Emphasis is focused on supporting the program execution teams with a variety of activities such as: Coordinate and direct activities (including technical, cost and schedule considerations) and maintaining this direction throughout the program across the Collins shared services business model. Requires collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPPC (Finance) points of contact in various instances of onsite, hybrid, and remote environments Coordinate all aspects of PMT activities, ensure all key stakeholders are involved in planning and are informed and accountable to their tasks to assure execution of the team’s activities Direct, review and approve all functional group effort against cost, schedule and technical requirements and replan as appropriate with the concurrence of the Senior PM

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Project delivery experience
Risk management / mitigation experience

Nice To Haves

Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Prior external customer support/interface experience
Production management experience

Responsibilities

Own program onboarding process, including continuous updates and improvements
Understanding and meeting customer contractual requirements
Draft and format program materials (guides, manuals, presentations, etc.)
Meeting customer cost, schedule, technical and quality requirements, and expectations
Conducting meetings with the customer for program reviews
Meeting internal financial goals including sales, gross margin, cash flow for assigned projects
Hold cross-functional team accountable for execution of tasks, including identification of recovery plans as needed
Supporting internal reviews, e.g. Gate Reviews/plans in accordance with internal policies and procedures using RLPM (RTX Lifecycle Program Management) methodology
Assist with Risks and opportunity management, cadences, and tracking
Working with other Program Support Specials, Senior Program Managers, and functional leads to ensure the appropriate priority and are aligned with customer commitments
Pursuit and proposal activities
Responsible for managing portions of complex development and production programs and proposals under the guidance of a Senior Program Manager
IWAs and staffing setup and metrics
Manage secure network accounts, customer network access, etc.
Own and manage program travel logs and reporting
Assist with IRAD budgets and reviews
Knowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional concepts
Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives

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