Senior Manager, Program Management - Multi-Domain Products (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Join Collins Aerospace as a Senior Manager, Program Management within the Mission Systems Multi Domain Products organization, where you will lead development efforts focused on Small Form Factor and space based architectures and systems. While this position carries a senior manager title, it is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. In this role, you will help drive the advancement of next generation aerospace and defense technologies by leading programs across the full product lifecycle, from early pursuit and capture activities through development, transition to production, and ongoing product support. You will play a key role in aligning technical execution with business objectives while supporting both internally funded initiatives and external customer programs.

This position requires close collaboration across engineering, operations, finance, and leadership teams throughout Collins Aerospace and RTX, as well as direct engagement with government customers and industry partners. The Senior Manager, Program Management will oversee complex technical development efforts, manage schedules, risks, and program performance, and apply strong Earned Value Management principles to ensure successful execution. This is an opportunity for an experienced program leader who enjoys navigating complex challenges, influencing cross functional teams, and contributing to technologies that support critical aerospace and defense missions.

What You Will Do:

• Lead development programs supporting Small Form Factor and space based architectures and systems within the Multi Domain Products organization
• Manage all phases of the program lifecycle, including pursuit and capture activities, development execution, transition to production, and sustainment of existing product lines
• Execute both internally funded research and development (IR&D) efforts and externally funded customer programs in alignment with business and technical objectives
• Partner with cross functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and leadership to drive program execution and achieve milestone commitments
• Coordinate closely with internal RTX organizations, Government customers, and external contractors to support program objectives and customer requirements
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and execution strategies to ensure successful delivery of technical, cost, and schedule commitments
• Support new product introduction activities and production transition planning to enable successful operational execution
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities while driving mitigation and resolution strategies
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and program management best practices to monitor program performance and support business reporting requirements
• Provide program leadership and strategic direction across complex technical development efforts while influencing stakeholders in a matrixed environment
• Support customer engagements, technical reviews, and program status discussions with internal and external stakeholders
• Travel as needed to support program execution, customer meetings, and cross site collaboration activities

What You Will Learn:

• How to manage complex cross‑functional programs from concept through delivery
• Techniques for structuring program roadmaps, schedules, and risk mitigation plans
• Best practices for coordinating teams across engineering, operations, finance, and leadership

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• 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
• Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor program cost, schedule, and performance execution across complex development programs

Qualifications We Prefer:

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