Senior Manager, Program Management (Onsite)

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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​

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking an Sr Manager, Program Management to join the Airborne Strategic Communication program team.  The program is chartered with design, development, new product introduction and production ramp for capabilities critical to secure airborne communication.  In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team tasked with the development, test and delivery of subsystems.  You will oversee products requiring accelerated timelines to meet urgent customer needs, and we are seeking a candidate that will lead a team effectively in a high-stakes environment. The Program Manager establishes program milestones, drives solutions to technical and execution challenges, and ensures successful delivery of capability. We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader for IPTs on a program that could grow to over $1B in sales.

Own full life-cycle program development and critical execution activities of IPTs on a large development program Program Execution & EVMS: Direct cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance. Manage Earned Value Management System (EVMS) baseline metrics, Estimates at Complete (EACs), and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to deliver on our commitments Financial Management: Drive Program P&L, managing financial forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments, and cash flow predictability across the contract lifecycle Risk & Opportunity (R&O): Lead continuous R&O assessments to mitigate execution risks, optimize contract margins, and accelerate schedule milestones Proposals: Lead proposal efforts, draft Statements of Work (SOW), Basis of Estimates (BOE), and assembly proposal pricing for management review. And approval Supply Chain & Operations Alignment: Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to resolve material bottlenecks, manage supplier performance, and ensure production readiness Communication: Develop executive level communications and presentations for internal and customer reviews Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement, root cause corrective action plan, and RLPM processes Travel requirements up to 15% to support business needs Qualifications You Must Have 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 Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top 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