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RTX · 2 days ago

Program Manager (Program Support Specialist) – Blindside (Onsite)

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

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are currently searching for a Program Support Specialist Program Manager to work with the Blindside Program Management Team, focusing on supporting program execution teams with a variety of activities and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across multiple organizations.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 environments

Coordinate 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 activities

Direct, review and approve all functional group effort against cost, schedule and technical requirements and replan as appropriate with the concurrence of the Senior PM

Own program onboarding process, including continuous updates and improvements

Understanding and meeting customer contractual requirements

Draft and format program materials (guides, manuals, presentations, etc.)

Meeting customer cost, schedule, technical and quality requirements, and expectations

Conducting meetings with the customer for program reviews

Meeting internal financial goals including sales, gross margin, cash flow for assigned projects

Hold cross-functional team accountable for execution of tasks, including identification of recovery plans as needed

Supporting internal reviews, e.g. Gate Reviews/plans in accordance with internal policies and procedures using RLPM (RTX Lifecycle Program Management) methodology

Assist with Risks and opportunity management, cadences, and tracking

Working with other Program Support Specials, Senior Program Managers, and functional leads to ensure the appropriate priority and are aligned with customer commitments

Pursuit and proposal activities

Responsible for managing portions of complex development and production programs and proposals under the guidance of a Senior Program Manager

IWAs and staffing setup and metrics

Manage secure network accounts, customer network access, etc

Own and manage program travel logs and reporting

Assist with IRAD budgets and reviews

Knowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional concepts

Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives

Qualification

Secret Security ClearanceProject delivery experienceRisk management experienceEarned Value ManagementProduction management experienceDetail-oriented multitaskerDecisivenessJudgmentCommunicationTeam Player

Required

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 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

Project delivery experience

Risk management / mitigation experience

Preferred

Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

Prior external customer support/interface experience

Production management experience

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!

Company

RTX

Glassdoor3.8

RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees