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Collins Aerospace · 2 days ago

Senior Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Tactical Airborne Communications (TACAIR) (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $252K/yr

7+ years exp

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) to oversee lifecycle management of international partnerships and V/UHF radio programs, ensuring performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction through decisive leadership and strategic vision.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Holding ultimate accountability for program performance and delivery. You will utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk frameworks to drive high performance, meet profitability goals, and ensure customer deliverables are achieved on time and within budget

Leading the Program Management Team (PMT) in crucial decision-making processes, applying critical thinking to synthesize data and guide execution even when information is incomplete or ambiguous

Serving as the ultimate authority for the protection and strategic deployment of program Intellectual Property (IP). You are accountable for the integrity of Technical Data packages transferred under Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs) and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs)

Ensuring the program’s IP and data rights strategy aligns with broader enterprise goals, protecting core technological advantages and long-term sustainment revenue while supporting open systems requirements

Leading bid and proposal efforts, crafting and executing unified win strategies. You will manage high-impact risks that could materially affect business area profitability/growth or customer satisfaction

Demonstrating the ability to influence customer requirements, bridge capability gaps, and drive growth through competitive product replacement strategies in international markets

Developing, planning, and directing discretionary and customer-funded budgets, providing key inputs to strategic investment plans that fuel future growth

Effectively communicating the program's vision to the PMT, ensuring a clear connection between team objectives and broader enterprise strategies

Interfacing with multiple business units, internal/external customers, and supporting the pursuit and capture of new business opportunities

Maintaining the ability to travel approximately 20% to support international partners, customers, and program milestones

Qualification

Program ManagementLifecycle ManagementEarned Value ManagementManufacturing License AgreementsStrategic PlanningPeople LeadershipCritical ThinkingCommunication Skills

Required

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Must have experience in the application of the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) / Collins Management System (CMS) or other Stage-Gate framework models

Preferred

Experience in the high-level management of Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs) and the ability to interpret complex regulatory provisos for international production

Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment

Strong people leadership and drive for excellence

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

And more!