Aerospace Project Lead - Proposal & Programs (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 1:1

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, seeks a capable Proposal Lead/Project Manager to guide cross-functional teams in Puerto Rico on aerospace programs, from ejection seat concepts to advanced defense technologies.

You will manage IPMT meetings, track schedules and budgets, coordinate proposals, and ensure customer requirements are met while liaising with planning and management. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Professional English communication (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience in project/program management, preferably in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Act as Proposal Lead coordinating with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Programs, Production, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Lead weekly Project meetings with the Integrated Product Team.
• Record delays, changes in scope, and incidents impacting scope or schedule and escalate appropriately.
• Support formalization of critical customer and change board documentation/coordination.
• Oversee administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
• Meet program schedules and budgets and maintain integrated master schedules.
• Keep track of pursuits and manage updates in Salesforce.
• Review Customer Requirement, Validation and Gates Preparation.
• Schedule and manage IPMT meetings and ensure pursuit deck alignment with schedule.
• Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, and specifications; manage budgets and contract terms.

Skills

Project management

English communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Siemens NX

Microsoft Office

PMP Certification

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, seeks a capable Proposal Lead/Project Manager to guide cross-functional teams in Puerto Rico on aerospace programs, from ejection seat concepts to advanced defense technologies.

You will manage IPMT meetings, track schedules and budgets, coordinate proposals, and ensure customer requirements are met while liaising with planning and management. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.