Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) – Secure Product (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 looking for a Director, Program Management leader, to join the Secure Tactical Communications organization within Mission Systems. The Secure Product Portfolio will lead the Inception program and is chartered with design and development, new product introduction and production ramp for capabilities critical to the protection of data. In this role, you will lead a team of Program Managers that are tasked with the rapid development, certification and production of critical capabilities. This role will oversee products that require accelerated development & production timelines to meet urgent customer needs, and we are seeking a leader that can lead a team in a high stakes environment. The Director, Program Management – Secure Products, develops milestones, spearhead solutions for program challenges, oversees the Profit & Loss and manages multiple important customer relationships. We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader for a Portfolio that could grow to over $1B in sales as early as next year.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
Active 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 clearance
Previous experience leading people
Experience working with U.S. Department of War (DoW) customers
Experience in Program Management with Profit and Loss responsibility

Nice To Haves

Experience briefing senior leadership (SBU and BU President Level) and external customers
Experience leading cross functional teams to meet customer commitments and delight our customers
Experience working in a high stakes environment with an accelerated development schedule and/or an aggressive production ramp
Experience working with DARPA and/or the NSA
Experience with Secure Information Systems products (such as those certified by the NSA)
Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Program Managers and cross functional teams that engage with US Government customers (e.g. DARPA, NSA) and related customers to deliver on our commitments
Profit and loss responsibility for both internally and externally funded efforts
Manages the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of large and/or complex programs
Travel requirements up to 25%

Benefits

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