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

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•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 Engineering Operations and Business Services organization, within Engineering Service Solutions has an opening for a Senior Manager, 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 engineering and program management office (PMO) capabilities to enable seamless program execution. The scope of projects a candidate may anticipate leading include (but not limited to): The end-to-end construction of new secure lab environments, renovation and modernization of existing secure lab environments, and establishing secure inter-connectivity between program work environments across RTX sites. As the CFPM, you will be accountable for leading cross-functional teams (comprised of Facilities, Digital Technology, Security, 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 leverage innovative problem-solving techniques to find creative solutions is pivotal. A successful CFPM in this role will drive project execution from early inception stages to final completion through close partnership and collaboration with senior leadership, engineers, and PMO leaders to refine requirements, navigate project execution obstacles, and ensure project scope is delivered on-time and within budget. This position is onsite and is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. 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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) is required for this role

Nice To Haves

An active and in-scope Top Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance is preferred
Experience across the fields of Security, Cybersecurity, Digital Technology, Facilities, Program Management and / or related fields is Preferred
In-depth experience leading large-scale projects efforts comprised of the physical buildout and technological deployment of closed area engineering lab spaces
Demonstrated strong capital financial management applications and earned value
Experience leading project management efforts within Agile / SAFe Framework
Excellent relationship skills with the ability to build positive relationships with technical and business personnel
Demonstrated experience building and leading a multi-disciplined, matrixed team
Substantial knowledge of Collins Aerospace, programs, projects, or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work
Ability to understand and analyze complex business problems with minimal domain expertise to define and develop creative solutions

Responsibilities

Serve as project manager for Program Work Environment IPT efforts that leads overarching execution of project scope across multiple functional disciplines
Ownership and accountability for the successful delivery of project scope that is delivered on-time and within budget
Lead cross-functional, geographically separated project teams comprised of subject matter experts from Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Security, Facilities, and other partnering organizations in the tactical execution of project scope
Work with customers and stakeholders to identify and refine requirements, develop scopes of work, align on priorities, and deconflict blockers
Provide regular project execution status briefings with customers, stakeholders, and senior levels of leadership that conveys detailed overall project health, outlook, cost/schedule performance, and potential risks and opportunities
Demonstrate project management principles proven in managing actions and scheduling interdependencies in support of large-scale programs, projects, or initiatives
Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate and adapt complex information to audiences at all levels of the organization, including senior executives and senior customer leadership
Demonstrated experience working multiple projects simultaneously with customers, with tight deadlines under stressful conditions
Quickly build strong relationships foster collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage people to accomplish complex objectives
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Ability to recognize resource constraints and prioritize team efforts
Serve as mentor to junior team members
Travel requirements up to 30%

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