Mid-Level Program Manager
We are seeking a mid-level Program Manager to lead a high volume of small & medium-scale programs & proposals focused on enhancing and sustaining a defense communications network by providing critical operational readiness support through material logistics. This role involves managing upwards of 30+ concurrent efforts ranging in value, that address capability upgrades, technology insertions, and design re-spins driven by component obsolescence or evolving mission needs. The Program Manager will be responsible for supporting program execution and concurrent proposal activities; this will be an excellent opportunity for the candidate to gain significant program management experience.
The Program Manager must determine priorities, interpret and apply company policies, ensure risk mitigation activities are successfully managed, and execute long-term strategic goals. This role is responsible for downward communication of top-level project goals, objectives and decisions, upward communication of program performance to senior management, and external communication for customer engagement.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on program manager with strong skills in execution, team coordination, communication, and customer engagement, who thrives in a dynamic environment where agility, technical understanding, and disciplined program controls are key to success.
This is an Onsite position at either our Largo, FL or Marlborough, MA facility.
What You Will Do :
- Serve as the primary program lead for multiple active contracts or projects, each focused on incremental enhancements to an existing fielded defense product.
- Manage program execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring timely delivery of updates and any design refreshes.
- Manage and work closely with engineering to oversee hardware / software re-spins, capability upgrades, and insertion of replacement components due to obsolescence.
- Engage regularly with government customers to report status, manage expectations, and respond to evolving requirements or field issues.
- Coordinate internal resources and suppliers across multiple disciplines including systems engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, supply chain, and test.
- Apply standard program controls such as risk and issue management, configuration control, and Earned Value Management (as applicable).
- Ensure all updates and deliveries meet cybersecurity, multi-level security (MLS), and interoperability requirements for classified communications systems.
- Ensures on-time execution of contracts and proposal submittals through empowerment, communication, setting expectations, and building teams.
- Leads the collaboration necessary across functional groups, broader RTX organizations and subcontractors to ensure program success. Ensures that functional resources, tools, and processes are utilized in a consistent way.
- Maintain compliance with all export control and government contracting requirements (e.g., ITAR, DFARS).
- Drives tactical execution while meeting strategic objectives.
- Supports the establishment and maintenance of key programmatic metrics, defines milestones, critical path and monitors adherence to program budgets and schedules.
- Supports the development and tracking of the program Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-term financial outlook and commits to specific financial goals and obligations.
Qualifications You Must Have :
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.Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience in government, defense, aerospace or related industry.Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.Demonstrated ability to lead small- to mid-sized technical programs involving hardware and software deliverables.Familiarity with defense communication systems, particularly those involving classified or multi-level secure networking.Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills across multidisciplinary teams.Demonstrated strong experience of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, Risk & Opportunity Management, & Cost & Schedule Management.Experience with Government contracting requirements and the DoD acquisition management process.Qualifications We Prefer :
Experience managing product sustainment, design refresh, or obsolescence-driven programs.PMP certification or equivalent training in program management.Experience submitting compliant proposals and establishing systems requirements and funding allocations.Exposure to cost estimating, BOE generation, and proposal writing for follow-on or modification efforts.What We Offer :
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.
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.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes :
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!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.