Collins Aerospace
aerospace
Manager,ProgramManagement
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“Manager, Program Management at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Program Management, Cryptography, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), secure design, cross functional team leadership. lead Cryptography programs with profit and loss responsibility. lead and organize pursuit and proposal efforts to capture new external programs and internal programs”
What You'll Achieve.
meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned programs; growing the business
Industry & Context.
manage complex technical and business challenges involving multiple variables, priorities, and organizational impacts
The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1, Travel up to 15%, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience, The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required, U. S. citizenship is required, Demonstrated experience supporting products and systems involving secure design, advanced packaging and assembly, test and integration activities, and lifecycle confidentiality and integrity requirements, Experience managing programs utilizing Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), including program forecasting, performance tracking, and Risk and Opportunity (R&O) management processes
Nice to Have
Active U. S. government security clearance is preferred, Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams and coordinating efforts across multiple organizations and stakeholders, Experience presenting program status, strategic initiatives, and business recommendations to senior leadership and executive level stakeholders, Proven ability to manage complex technical and business challenges involving multiple variables, priorities, and organizational impacts, Experience collaborating with engineering, business development, strategy, and program teams to develop and implement advanced technical solutions, Experience supporting the development and execution of functional strategies, operational plans, and technology roadmaps, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage across technical, business, and leadership audiences, Experience leveraging technologies, capabilities, or partnerships across large matrixed organizations such as Collins Aerospace or similar enterprise environments
What You'll Do.
lead Cryptography programs with profit and loss responsibility, lead and organize pursuit and proposal efforts to capture new external programs and internal programs, responsible for cryptography product line sustainment, and enhancements supporting internal product line capabilities, create and maintain technology development roadmaps and transition plans for new technologies and capabilities, Support lead crypto program manager and execute scope and tasks with influence and direction from lead crypto PM, Lead and manage internal and external program efforts & internally funded technology efforts simultaneously, Manage internal product sustainment budgets, and bid and proposal budgets, Support development and implementation of the business strategy and vision for the cryptography business, Defining and recommending the prioritization of externally funded pursuits and IRAD funded efforts, Direct engagement in associated strategy, vision and program execution for related Critical Technology Areas, Lead and be accountable for Pursuit, Order, Capture activities, Support lead PM in the completion and annual operating plan updates of key organizational activities, Interface with customers (e.
, internal, external Prime Contractors, research laboratories, etc.
) during program execution, Responsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned programs, Perform regular program EACs, PMRs and IRAD reviews with an ability to brief senior leadership.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interface with a cross functional team of other PMs, business development, strategy, and engineering personnel; Lead cross functional teams across local and remote locations; coordinating technical efforts with other Tier 5 PMs in the business area; working collaboratively with Business Development (BD) and Engineering; collaborating with engineering, business development, strategy, and program teams; leveraging technologies, capabilities, or partnerships across large matrixed organizations
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills; effectively engage across technical, business, and leadership audiences; brief senior leadership
Process & Methodology
Program Management, profit and loss responsibility, pursuit and proposal efforts, program execution, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), program forecasting, performance tracking, Risk and Opportunity (R&O) management processes, program EACs, PMRs, IRAD reviews
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-18 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance **Security Clearance Type:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Collins Aerospace reaches across the markets it serves and its vast portfolio of expertise to design and build without limits – so our customers can do the same. We create lighter-weight, higher-performing structures to decrease maintenance. We reduce pilot workload with more autonomous operations. We combine modern design with innovative technology for a best-in-class cabin experience. We harness data to connect the aviation ecosystem and modern battlespace. We drive forward more sustainable practices and products. We accelerate technology and embrace digital transformation. And in doing so, push the limits of what’s possible to drive the future of aerospace with one of the deepest capabilities sets and broadest perspectives in the industry. In a deputy program manager capacity, this program manager (PM) will lead Cryptography programs with profit and loss responsibility for customer facing programs. The PM will also lead and organize pursuit and proposal efforts to capture new external programs and internal programs. The PM will also be responsible for cryptography product line sustainment, and enhancements supporting internal product line capabilities. The PM will interface with a cross functional team of other PMs, business development, strategy, and engineering personnel to create and maintain technology development roadmaps and transition plans for new technologies and capabilities to business units across Mission S
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