Senior Manager, Program Management - Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) Advanced Technology (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Manager (PM) to lead Research & Development programs within the Emerging Capabilities portfolio of the Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) business. This role will focus on internally and externally funded programs developing and incubating emerging technologies for Department of Defense (DoD) customers, Consortiums, and Collins Aerospace's strategic business units (SBUs). The PM will also lead pursuit and proposal efforts within the science and technology (S&T) community and interface with cross-functional teams to create and maintain technology development roadmaps and transition plans. This position is crucial for fueling future business growth aligned with Advanced Aerospace Technologies and DoD Critical Technology Areas (CTA). This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of 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
Demonstrated experience managing and executing complex projects or programs, including responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, and delivery commitments
Experience leading cross-functional program teams across disciplines such as engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, contracts, and quality to achieve program objectives
Experience serving as a customer-facing program leader and communicating program performance, risks, priorities, or recommendations to customers and senior leadership
Experience applying Earned Value Management Systems, or EVMS, and risk and opportunity management practices to monitor and manage program performance

Nice To Haves

Experience managing customer-facing programs or product lines within the aerospace and defense industry
Experience supporting U.S. military acquisition programs, including acquisitions conducted under FAR Part 12
Experience identifying, pursuing, or capturing customer-funded development opportunities that support product or business growth strategies
Experience communicating complex program information and recommendations to customers, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership
Experience making program decisions and developing recommendations in situations involving incomplete or evolving information
Experience leveraging technologies, capabilities, or resources across multiple business units, organizations, or industry partners to support program objectives

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple external program efforts & internally funded technology efforts simultaneously
Lead cross functional teams across local and remote locations and time zones
Assist Advanced Technology team members with pursuit and execution support across all Critical Technology Areas (CTA)
Direct and lead the business strategy and vision for the Cross-Cutting Technology (Aerospace Systems Technology) technology area, coordinating development efforts across several program management teams (PMT) in this area
Define and recommend the prioritization of externally funded pursuits and IRAD funded efforts, while working collaboratively with business development (BD) and engineering
Lead and be accountable for Pursuit, Order, Capture activities as part of growing the business, leveraging business development and engineering partners
Accountable for the initial completion and annual updates of key organizational activities such as Strategic Segment Workshops (i.e. OVR) with the strategy team and roadmapping activities with the roadmap subject matter expert(s) across the Collins SBUs (as applicable)
Responsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned programs
Actively involved with Strategic Financial Planning (SFP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes for associated CTAs
Perform regular program EACs, PMRs and IRAD reviews with an ability to brief senior leadership
Travel up to 20% of the time

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 Eligibility