Senior Manager, Program Management - Flight Management System (FMS) (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•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, guiding complex software development while balancing technical performance, financial commitments, delivery schedules, contractual requirements, and program dependencies. The position leads multidisciplinary efforts with Engineering, Finance, Quality, and other organizations to align technical development with program objectives, coordinate resources and staffing, resolve challenges, and manage risks throughout the development lifecycle. The Senior Manager partners with leaders and program managers across adopting programs to address customer needs and guide decisions affecting cost, schedule, and technical execution. The role also leads adoption and maturation of a new suite of development tools and processes, coordinating with other organizations on tool deployment strategy in support of program schedule and financial objectives. This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role requires a U.S. Person; no security clearance is required.

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 in 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 support functions.
Experience using Earned Value Management and Agile methodologies.
Experience leading development 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 priorities, dependencies, and contractual requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
Lead multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Finance, Quality, and other functions; align resources, staffing, and priorities to support execution and resolve challenges.
Establish and maintain program baselines, performance metrics, and financial controls, including Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Completion (EACs), and cost and schedule performance tracking.
Identify and manage program risks, opportunities, and technical challenges, and develop mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
Partner with program managers across adopting programs to coordinate customer communications, resolve escalations, and maintain alignment on 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, ensuring 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 with organizations to prioritize and lead development-tool deployment strategy 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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity-theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits.
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.
Flexible spending accounts.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
Relocation eligibility.