Senior Manager, Program Management - Flight Management System (FMS) (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management to lead the Flight Management System (FMS) development and delivery from initial development through entry into service across multiple aircraft programs. The role has overall accountability for the FMS development program, balancing technical performance, financial commitments, delivery schedules, complex software development, program dependencies, and contractual requirements. The Senior Manager works closely with Engineering, Finance, Quality, Program Management, and other functional organizations to align resources and priorities, resolve challenges, and manage risks throughout the development lifecycle. The role also coordinates with leaders and program managers across adopting programs to address customer needs and guide decisions affecting cost, schedule, and technical execution. The position is additionally accountable for adoption of a new suite of development tools and processes, collaborating across organizations to prioritize and lead tool deployment and maturation in support of program schedule and financial objectives. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree and at least 10 years of experience, or at least 7 years of experience with an advanced degree.
- At least 7 years of experience leading product development programs within the aerospace industry.
- Experience managing execution of complex software developments.
- Prior experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing program financial performance while navigating complex program dependencies.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of civil certification processes and DO-178B/ARP-4754.
- Experience leading large Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) spanning multiple organizations and supporting functions.
- Experience using Earned Value Management and Agile methodologies.
- Experience leading developments using DevOps processes and tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead the FMS development program from initial development through entry into service across adopting programs, delivering against technical, financial, and schedule commitments.
- Provide overall program leadership and accountability, managing competing priorities, dependencies, and contractual requirements throughout development.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Finance, Quality, and other functions, aligning resources, staffing, and priorities and resolving execution challenges.
- Establish and maintain program baselines, performance metrics, and financial controls, including Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Completion (EACs), and cost and schedule tracking.
- Identify and manage program risks, opportunities, and technical challenges; develop mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
- Partner with program managers across adopting programs to coordinate customer communications, resolve escalations, and align technical deliverables, schedules, and contractual commitments.
- Lead program planning and execution reviews, communicating financial performance, program status, risks, and recovery plans to business leadership and stakeholders.
- Manage contract scope, configuration changes, and customer-directed modifications through effective change control and alignment with contractual requirements.
- Ensure program execution complies with contractual requirements, export controls, cybersecurity standards, and internal program management processes.
- Collaborate across organizations to prioritize and lead development tool deployment and maturation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
- Fertility and family planning benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Autism benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Wellness rewards program.
- Virtual doctor visits.
- Child and elder care services.
- Second-opinion medical expert program.
- Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays may be available depending on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
- Applicants may be eligible for annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to position level, eligibility, and performance factors.
- Relocation eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
