Collins Aerospace

aerospace and defense

PrincipalTechnicalProjectManagerTacComm(onsite)

$108–205k Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“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.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

Creative problem-solver

Eligibility Requirements

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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