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Collins Aerospace · 3 hours ago

Modernization Program Manager - Associate Director (Onsite)

Marlborough, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$157K/yr - $299K/yr

10+ years exp

Collins Aerospace, managed by Raytheon Company, is a leader in protected communication solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Modernization Program Manager to lead a high complexity program effort, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets while interfacing with customers in the defense sector.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the redesign and integration phases of the programs ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets

Responsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned programs

Utilize Earned Value Management to track program performance and recommend appropriate adjustments as needed

Deliver projects on time and on schedule through leadership of cross matrixed teams

Establish and maintain key programmatic metrics, define milestones and critical path, monitor adherence to program budgets and schedules, and direct work to achieve these metrics

Develop and present the program Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-term financial outlook and commits to specific financial goals and obligations

Lead cross-functional organizations (Integrated Program Teams/Cross Product Teams) such as contracts, finance, supply chain, operations, quality, etc. to ensure flawless execution

Own the customer interface for your program, fostering a collaborative "One Team" culture with the customer and ensuring exemplary standards of service and value proposition

Perform regular program EACs, PMRs and business forecasting reviews

Interface with multiple internal and geographically dispersed team members, ensuring consistent and effective communication

Support and direct ECP and new business capture and proposal activities

Lead proposal and baseline of new product development efforts as required

Qualification

Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementCustomer-facing LeadershipEngineering DevelopmentChange ManagementFinancial ForecastingRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience. Program management experience in government, defense, aerospace or related industry

6+ years of experience in Program Management and experience leading teams managing cost, schedule and technical performance

10+ years of experience in leading organizations closely aligned with a program management office (Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations)

Experience leading engineering development programs with both hardware and software

Self-directed leader capable of executing Change Management and handling ambiguity

Engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase experience with DoD programs

Customer-facing program leadership experience, with excellent oral, written, and presentation skills

Ability to travel for customers, company, and program-related activities (up to 10%)

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance in the near future

Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management and/or P&L management

Strong communication skills and experience presenting to customers

Strong working knowledge of and demonstrated experience with business and project management tools and processes such as EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasting, EAC

Preferred

EX/IM Knowledge

Proven experience leading all phases of programs, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets

Program Management Certification level 4 or higher and EVMS level 2

Specific Experience with Nuclear Command & Control (NC3) programs and/or other Strategic initiatives

Capture phase experience with DoD programs

Experience with US DoD acquisition process

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!