Collins Aerospace
aerospace and defense
SeniorTechnicalProjectManager-TacComm
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“Senior Technical Project Manager - Tac Comm at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Technical Project Management, Systems Engineering, Product Development. 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 customers.; Execute program milestones.; Help shape the future of secure systems.
Industry & Context.
Creative problem-solver
Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1, Travel up to 10%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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., Prior experience in a defense or 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.
Participate in the systems development lifecycle.
Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for small to medium sized programs.
Help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite.
Lead bid and proposal efforts.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals.; Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones.; 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), Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) management, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) generation
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-13 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121 **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 is seeking a **Senior Technical Project Manager** – Tactical Communications to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. We’re looking for a driven and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a cross-functional Integrated Product Team focused on developing next-generation Tactical Communications. This role plays a key part in advancing technologies from early-stage concepts (low TRL) through accreditation and full-scale production. As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support critical programs. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're a creative problem-solver with a passion for technology and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of secure systems! _**What YOU will do:**_ * Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals while managing product development efforts, helping to provide solutions to our customers. * Interact and interface with External Customers * Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification. * Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for small to medium sized programs, and help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) * Collabor
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