Ground Station Deployment Project Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-904 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 904

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At Collins Aerospace we are driving the industry forward through technological advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defense. Every day we imagine new ways to make the skies and spaces we touch smarter, safer, more efficient, and more amazing for our customers than ever. Together we chart new and exciting journeys, reuniting families, enhancing flight safety, and protecting nations whilst continually evolving our products and solutions to meet the expectations of tomorrow’s world, and we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer. 

Join the team that enables the Connected Aviation ecosystem by providing ACARS Ground Station deployments and support. The ground station deployment team oversees the deployment of Aircraft Communications Addressing and Report System (ACARS) ground stations on the ARINC Global Network.  This role requires a strong blend of project management expertise and technical proficiencies with networking technologies.  A successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive stakeholder alignment and communication, and ensures proactive support of timely ground station deployments.   

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Serve as the technical project lead for the deployment of ACARS stations within Connected Aviation.  

• Lead and deploy the ground station on the network infrastructure side of the project, with emphasis on networking technologies, IP addressing, technical troubleshooting. 

• Oversee comprehensive project planning, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management. 

• Own the accuracy and organization of all project documentation. 

• Foster collaborative relationships with vendors and partners across the organization. 

• Ensure effective financial control of projects through management of quotes, purchase orders, and vendor obligations. 

• Anticipate and mitigate project risks, overseeing change management and issue escalation. 

• Collaborate in defining and documenting process improvements and solutions. 

• Responsible for creating ACARS station configurations, integrating the station into the network, and troubleshooting during the go-live phase of the project. 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

• Prior experience in the aviation OR telecommunications industry.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Proven track record in managing complex technical projects involving networking, circuits delivery, communication systems, or similar technologies. 

• Project Management certification or equivalent is preferred. 

• Infrastructure Project Management background: Telecommunications, Networking technologies, circuits delivery: MPLS, DIA, ACARS knowledge preferred.   

• Working with Datalink Communication is a plus 

• Familiarity with ACARS or other aircraft communications technologies. 

• Strong leadership and team management abilities. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills for motivating with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders. 

• Leadership and team management abilities.   

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results under tight deadlines. 

ROLE TYPE:

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

•       Medical, den