Senior Manager, Program Management - Soldier Communications (Onsite)
About The Position
The Soldier Communications portfolio delivers secure, resilient tactical voice, data, and networking solutions for dismounted and mounted soldiers, supporting major U.S. Army and other forces around the globe, through its flagship PRC‑162 Manpack radio. As a cornerstone area of the business, the portfolio spans advanced tactical radios, soldier‑worn systems, platform‑integrated ancillaries and software and waveform capabilities that enable mission effectiveness at the tactical edge. The role drives product strategy and execution across the full RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, with tasks associated with long‑range business planning, pursuit and capture, program performance, delivery, and sustainment. The Program Manager provides leadership across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, financial targets, and strategic growth priorities. Qualified candidates should bring strong program and product management experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage complex portfolios, and balance technical understanding with business acumen. Success in this role requires applying strategic insight, and enabling sound decision‑making in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment. This is an Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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 authorized to access information under this program
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret Security Clearance is preferred
- Ability to quickly adapt in face of volatile requirements and market conditions
- Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and proactive Risk and Opportunity management
- Strong project management background leading complex technical development projects
- Strength in interpersonal and presentation skills
- Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written
Responsibilities
- Lead a cross functional team that engage with customers (e.g. U.S. Army) to deliver on our commitments
- Manage the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of large and/or complex programs
- Anticipate and responds to program challenges, directing resources and driving issue resolution for escalated matters
- Support contract negotiations and proposal development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements
- Provide leadership oversight for cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, sustainment, manufacturing, and quality across assigned product lines
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure successful execution
- Lead decision making for the PMTs, applying critical thinking and strong judgment with incomplete or evolving data
- Build internal and external networks and fosters clear, motivating communication within the team
- Communicate with senior executive leadership on matters of strategic importance
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
