Senior Manager, Program Management - Open Systems (Onsite)

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Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.

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2026-09-30

United States of America

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Onsite

Requirements

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Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Experience developing and maintaining program plans, schedules, milestones, risk assessments, or executive-level program reviews.
Experience managing programs through the full lifecycle, including development and production.
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Experience managing programs or product lines within the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other complex technical industry.
Understanding of Modular Open Systems Approaches and relevant standards.
Experience with proposal development and negotiations.

DoD Clearance: Secret

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The COSMC portfolio is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead key development and production programs focused on maturing open systems products. This role serves as a central point of alignment to guide programs through the full lifecycle while ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, performance, and delivery expectations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, customers, and site leadership to drive program success and business growth.

Responsibilities

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→Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and risk assessments to ensure program success.
→Lead programs through the full lifecycle, including design, development, production, and delivery.
→Manage executive-level program reviews and provide visibility to customers and site leadership.
→Drive pursuits and order capture activities, including leading contract negotiations.
→Shape long-term value stream strategies to foster business growth.
→Address issues affecting customer commitments by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
→Ensure programs remain aligned with cost, schedule, and performance expectations.
→Periodically travel to customer facilities in support of program execution.

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What We Offer

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Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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.

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