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Collins Aerospace · 5 hours ago

Principal Technical Project Manager - Tac Comm (onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Technical Project Manager – Tactical Communications to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role involves leading a cross-functional Integrated Product Team focused on developing next-generation Tactical Communications and managing product development efforts to provide solutions to government customers.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals while managing product development efforts, helping to provide solutions to our government customers

Interact and interface with External Customers

Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification

Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for a medium sized program, and help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones

Facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite

Lead bid and proposal efforts

Present technical and program data to customers and executive leadership

Ability to travel up to 10%

Qualification

Systems Development ProcessEarned Value ManagementProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesSpace EngineeringCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

2+ Years Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation

1+ Years of proven leadership of large-scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle, with strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, SAFe Agile) and financial tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM)

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

Preferred

Experience working in an Agile environment

Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership

Prior experience in a space-related or aerospace engineering environment

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

Relocation assistance may be provided

And more!