Principal Specialist, Cross-Functional Project Manager, Program Work Environment (PWE) (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced andintelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospacehas the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customerstoughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Project & Support Excellence organization within Mission Systems Services has an opening for a Cross-Functional Project Manager (CFPM) supporting the Secure Program Work Environments Integrated Product Team (sPWE IPT). The role will be responsible for driving the successful execution of business-critical projects that deliver new secure engineering and program management office capabilities. The scope of projects a candidate may anticipate leading include (but not limited to): The end-to-end delivery of new secure program work environments renovation and modernization of existing secure environments and establishing secure inter-connectivity systems across multiple RTX sites.

As the cross-functional project manager (CFPM) you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams (comprised of Digital Technology Cyber Security Industrial Security Facilities and Lab Management) supporting multiple challenging projects many cases a CFPM in this role can expect project scope lacking firm requirements or customer direction. A strong innate ability to lead teams to leverage innovative problem-solving techniques is pivotal.

A successful CFPM in this role will drive end-to-end project execution from project concept through occupancy leveraging partnerships and collaboration with senior leadership value stream and engineering across all functional pillars. This role will drive requirements definition navigate project execution obstacles and ensure scope is delivered on time and within budget. This position is on site in Cedar Rapids IA. This is an individual contributor position.

What You Will Do

• Confidently lead multi discipline cross functional project teams to execute on time delivery of project scope for the Secure Program Work Environment (sPWE)

• Lead project teams comprised of subject matter experts from Digital Technologies Cyber Security Industrial Security Facilities and Lab Management in the planning and tactical execution of project scope

• Support stakeholders to define scope and requirements through effective collaboration across all functional disciplines

• Accountable for the establishment and tracking of project scope schedule and budget across large scale projects including both internal and external resources

• Tracking and monitoring project costs forecasting and AOP budget

• Prepare and deliver regular status updates/presentations to the customer and stakeholders on project milestones dependencies cost/schedule performance and risks/opportunities

• Proactively identify resource constraints and communicate priority

• Track and manage risks and opportunities

• Support a culture of accountability and project execution excellence

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate and adapt complex information to audiences at all levels of the organization

• Foster collaboration with customers stakeholders and cross-functional teams

• Thrive in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines

• Ability to travel up to 30%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Strong Project Management best practices including cost/schedule development management and tracking

• High level of collaboration and organization

• Microsoft Office Suite (Project Word Excel PowerPoint)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to obtain Secret/Top Secret Security Clearance

• Experience building Integrated Master Schedules Earned Value Management and/or financial management of capital projects

• Background in one or many of the fields of discipline: Digital Technology Cyber Security Industrial Security Facilities Lab Management or Program Management

• Knowledge about the physical buildout and technological deployment of closed area engineering lab spaces

• Experience with Agile / SAFe Framework

• Excellent relationship skills with the ability to build positive relationships with technical and business personnel

• Demonstrated experience leading a multi-disciplined matrixed team

• Ability to understand and analyze complex business problems with minimal domain expertise

What We Offer

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement contribution including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance home and auto insurance additional lifeand accident insurancecritical illnessinsurance group legal ID theft protection

• Birth adoption parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health fertility and family planning

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger A team whose impact stretches across theworld and even beyond At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilianmilitary and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative space solutions. By joining our team youll have your own critical part to play inensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youup for the challenge Join our mission today.

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

Onsite:Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products.

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds weform with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher again andagain.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.