Program Support Specialist Program Manager
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 currently searching for a Program Support Specialist Program Manager to join our Value Stream Services Department to work with the Blindside Program Management Team (PMT) located in Cedar Rapids, IA. This position will be onsite. Travel required : ~10%.
Successful candidates in this role possess the following characteristics :
- Team Player - Embodies the definition of an integrated Program Management Team, 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 - Large and complex programs and proposals 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 many Mission Systems products at the same time
- Analysis - 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, even amidst controversy and doubt
- Judgment - Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions
Emphasis is focused on supporting the program execution teams with a variety of activities such as :
Coordinate and direct activities (including technical, cost and schedule considerations) and maintaining this direction throughout the program across the Collins shared services business model. Requires collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPPC (Finance) points of contact in various instances of onsite, hybrid, and remote environmentsCoordinate all aspects of PMT activities, ensure all key stakeholders are involved in planning and are informed and accountable to their tasks to assure execution of the team's activitiesDirect, review and approve all functional group effort against cost, schedule and technical requirements and replan as appropriate with the concurrence of the Senior PMWhat You Will Do
Own program onboarding process, including continuous updates and improvementsUnderstanding and meeting customer contractual requirementsDraft and format program materials (guides, manuals, presentations, etc.)Meeting customer cost, schedule, technical and quality requirements, and expectationsConducting meetings with the customer for program reviewsMeeting internal financial goals including sales, gross margin, cash flow for assigned projectsHold cross-functional team accountable for execution of tasks, including identification of recovery plans as neededSupporting internal reviews, e.g. Gate Reviews / plans in accordance with internal policies and procedures using RLPM (RTX Lifecycle Program Management) methodologyAssist with Risks and opportunity management, cadences, and trackingWorking with other Program Support Specials, Senior Program Managers, and functional leads to ensure the appropriate priority and are aligned with customer commitmentsPursuit and proposal activitiesResponsible for managing portions of complex development and production programs and proposals under the guidance of a Senior Program ManagerIWAs and staffing setup and metricsManage secure network accounts, customer network access, etc.Own and manage program travel logs and reportingAssist with IRAD budgets and reviewsKnowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional conceptsReceives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectivesQualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experienceActive and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceProject delivery experienceRisk management / mitigation experienceQualifications We Prefer
Earned Value Management (EVM) experiencePrior external customer support / interface experienceProduction management experienceWhat We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!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.
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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