Collins Aerospace
aerospace and defense
PrincipalTechnicalProjectManagerTacComm(onsite)
“Principal Technical Project Manager - Tac Comm (onsite) at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Technical Project Management, Systems Development Lifecycle, Program Management, Security Clearance. Lead a cross-functional Integrated Product Team focused on developing next-generation Tactical Communications. Advance technologies from early-stage concepts (low TRL) through accreditation and full-scale production”
What You'll Achieve.
Provide solutions to our government customers; Advance technologies from early-stage concepts (low TRL) through accreditation and full-scale production; Execute program milestones; Help shape the future of secure systems; Ensure our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow
Industry & Context.
Creative problem-solver
Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1, Ability to travel up to 10%, 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
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 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
Nice to Have
Experience working in an Agile environment, Exceptionally communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership, Prior experience in a space-related or aerospace engineering environment
What You'll Do.
Lead a cross-functional Integrated Product Team focused on developing next-generation Tactical Communications
Advance technologies from early-stage concepts (low TRL) through accreditation and full-scale production
Manage product development efforts
Provide solutions to government customers
Participate in the systems development lifecycle
Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for a medium sized program
Help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals; Collaborate across many engineering disciplines; Work with cross-functional integrated product team
Communication Scope
Interact and interface with External Customers; Present technical and program data to customers and executive leadership; Communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership
Process & Methodology
Project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, SAFe Agile), Financial tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM), Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI), Generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Leadership of large-scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle
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