Date Posted:

2025-05-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

We are searching for a Senior Manager, Program Management to join our Value Stream Leadership (VSL) team located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The individual will be responsible for supporting Alternate Position Navigation and Timing (APNT) teams in all activities associated with the development, Test, Production, Deployment and Sustainment of existing and future projects and programs.

Emphasis is focused on supporting Development, Proposals, Production execution, Integrations, and Sustainment teams in a variety of activities such as: manage portions or entirety of program execution, financial reporting, customer interaction/action item reporting, material status, customer deliverable, risk and opportunities, and all levels of coordination with the core program team. This position leads activities across the Collins shared services business model and requires collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Development, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPP&C (Finance) points of contact in various instances of onsite, hybrid, and remote environments.

Successful candidates in this role possess the following characteristics:

Team Player – Embodies the definition of an Integrated Program Team (IPT), demonstrated through collaboration, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work together to accomplish the mission
Mission-oriented – Possesses the attitude, drive, and desire necessary to see assigned tasks through to completion, on schedule
Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate and forge strong working relationships with people across multiple organizations, particularly in a hybrid environment
Persistence – Proposals and programs and require the ability to be tenacious to get the answers needed to make decisions
Detail-oriented multitasker – The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple issues that affect APNT products at the same time
Analytical – Demonstrates the ability to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation
Decisiveness – Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, with available data, even amidst controversy and doubt
Judgment – Bases decisions on data and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions

What You Will Do:

Coordinates the preparation of proposals, proposal negotiations, program plans, schedule, budgets, and contracts
Prepares and presents program management and financial reviews
Will develop knowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional concepts. Applies functional or technical principles, theories, and concepts
Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities to accomplishing objectives
Networks with senior internal and customer personnel in own area of expertise on issues. Represents organization as a prime contact on key issues

Qualifications You Must Have:

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
Prior external customer support/interface experience required

Qualifications We Prefer

Knowledge of Collin’s APNT solutions and Core processes
Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Prior Leadership experience and ability to lead IPTs through ambiguity and short deadlines is preferred

What We Offer

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
And more!
Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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