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Date Posted:

2024-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace, an RTX Business, is seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager to lead the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) modernization contract within the Protected Communication Systems / Integrated Solutions / Secure Communications organization.

The DRSN is a DoD Secure Voice, Command and Control Network providing global secured communication services for the command-and-control structure of the United States Armed Forces.

The DRSN is controlled and directed by the Joint Staff and the Office of the Secretary of Defense and maintained by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). It provides multilevel secure, rapid, ad hoc, voice and voice conferencing capabilities to the National Command Authority (President and the Secretary of Defense of the United States), Joint Chiefs of Staff, the National Military Command Center (NMCC), Combatant Commanders and their command centers, warfighters, other DoD Agencies, government departments, and NATO allies.

The DRSN Modernization Program Manager will be the primary external customer contact with full responsibility, authority, and accountability for decision-making and management actions necessary for successful performance of the contract including the authority to commit the program team to courses of action, budgets, and schedules within the policies of the company.

The Program Manager is the principal internal leader responsible for meeting contractual, financial, quality, technical, and schedule requirements. The Program Manager owns the responsibility for communications with the customer, company senior leadership, project team, and functional managers.

What YOU Will Do:

• The successful candidate will be establishing and effecting organizational and program strategy and tactical direction.

• You will be adept at developing executable baselines, managing project risks and opportunities, setting milestones and monitoring adherence to project master plans and schedules.

• You will manage a cross discipline team inclusive of Systems, Software and Hardware Engineers, Financial Analysts, Planners, Material Program Management, and Quality Control.

Primary Responsibilities

• Under minimum supervision, establish the priorities for and direct the efforts of program personnel involved or to be involved on the program.

• Fully understand and execute on all contract requirements.

• Develop plans for executing and controlling the program, including directing preparation of procedures, budgets, schedules, design criteria, and general specifications.

• Review project plans and procedures, and periodically institute changes as required.

• Establish a program organizational structure with clear roles and responsibilities.

• Direct all work required to meet the contractual obligations.

• Foster, develop, and maintain an energetic, productive, and highly effective team.

• Assist in resolution of differences or problems between departments or groups on assigned program.

• Anticipate and avoid or minimize potential problems by maintaining current knowledge of overall program status.

• Develop clear written strategy guidelines for all major problems with clear definitions of responsibilities and restraints.

• Monitor program activities for compliance with company purpose and philosophy and general company policies.

• Interpret, communicate, and require compliance with the contract, the approved plan, project procedures, and directives of the customer.

• Closely monitor program activities for conformity to contract scope provisions.

• Establish change notice procedures to evaluate and communicate scope changes.

• Control and manage the successful execution of the project within costs, schedule, and quality parameters.

• Prepare and present internal and external executive-level briefs and Gate Reviews detailing program plans, progress reports, and risks/opportunities.

• Maintain effective communications with the customer, company leadership, and all functional organizations performing the program work.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILALBE

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must have a minimum Ten (10) or more years relevant work experience, with experience managing or leading a product development project.

• 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 or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

• Experience managing within an Earned Value Management system.

• Demonstrated ability to develop high performing teams.

• Experience related to product development and security certification.

• Prior experience in a customer-facing program leadership role.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with customers, company leadership, functional management, and program team members at all levels in the organization

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS security clearance SCI Eligible is required

• U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance . Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

  Qualifications We Prefer:

• Specific experience with certification projects.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with customers, company leadership, functional management, and program team members at all levels in the organization.

• Must have working knowledge of DoD Contracting and Federal regulations and requirements.

• Prior experience as a Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering Lead, and/or Chief Engineer.

• RTX Level 4 PM Certification, PMI Project Management Professional Certification, or equivalent.

  What We Offer:

• 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!  

  Learn More & Apply Now!

  Mission Systems:  

  Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

  Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

  #reempowerprogram  

  This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.   ​

  Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position

  • Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

  Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader

  At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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