Cross Functional Project Manager, Program Work Environment (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Richardson (TX); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

Collins Aerospace seeks a Cross-Functional Project Manager to drive multiple secure lab environment projects from inception to completion. You will lead teams across Facilities, Digital Technologies, Security, and Lab Management to deliver on-time, within-budget results.

The role requires a TS clearance, onsite work in Richardson, TX or Cedar Rapids, IA, and strong communication with senior leadership. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience working in closed areas or secure lab environments with understanding of government security-based regulations, protocols, and build standards
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required for this role

Responsabilités

• Serve as project manager for Program Work Environment IPT efforts that leads overarching execution of project scope across multiple functional disciplines
• Assume ownership and accountability for the successful delivery of project scope that is delivered on-time and within budget
• Lead cross-functional, geographically separated project teams comprised of subject matter experts from Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Security, Facilities, and other partnering organizations in the tactical execution of project scope
• Work with customers and stakeholders to identify and refine requirements, develop scopes of work, align on priorities, and deconflict blockers
• Provide regular project execution status briefings with customer, stakeholders, and various levels of leadership that conveys detailed overall project health, outlook, cost/schedule performance, and potential risks and opportunities
• Demonstrate project management principles proven in managing actions and scheduling interdependencies in support of large-scale programs, projects, or initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate and adapt complex information to audiences at all levels of the organization, including senior executives and senior customer leadership
• Demonstrated experience working multiple projects simultaneously with groups and customers, with tight deadlines under stressful conditions
• Quickly build strong relationships foster collaboration with customers, stake holders, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage groups of people to accomplish complex operations
• Grow strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Ability to recognize resource constraints and prioritize team efforts
• Travel up to 30%

Connaissances

Project management

Security clearance

Microsoft Office

Formation

STEM degree

Description du poste

Date Posted

2026-10-14

Country

United States of America

Location

US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

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

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.

Cross-Functional Project Manager, Program Work Environment

The Project & Support Excellence organization, within Engineering Operations and Business Services, has an opening for a Cross-Functional Project Manager (CFPM) supporting the Program Work Environments Product Management Team (PWE PMT). The role will be responsible for driving the successful execution of business-critical projects that deliver new engineering and program management office (PMO) capabilities to enable seamless program execution. The scope of projects a candidate may anticipate leading include (but not limited to): The end-to-end construction of new secure lab environments, renovation and modernization of existing secure lab environments, and establishing secure inter-connectivity between program work environments across RTX sites.

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

A successful CFPM in this role will drive project execution from early inception stages to final completion through close partnership and collaboration with senior leadership, engineers, and PMO leaders to refine requirements, navigate project execution obstacles, and ensure project scope is delivered on‑time and within budget. This position is onsite and can be located in Richardson, TX or Cedar Rapids, IA. This is an individual contributor position.

What You Will Do

• Serve as project manager for Program Work Environment IPT efforts that leads overarching execution of project scope across multiple functional disciplines
• Assume ownership and accountability for the successful delivery of project scope that is delivered on‑time and within budget
• Lead cross-functional, geographically separated project teams comprised of subject matter experts from Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Security, Facilities, and other partnering organizations in the tactical execution of project scope
• Work with customers and stakeholders to identify and refine requirements, develop scopes of work, align on priorities, and deconflict blockers
• Provide regular project execution status briefings with customer, stakeholders, and various levels of leadership that conveys detailed overall project health, outlook, cost/schedule performance, and potential risks and opportunities
• Demonstrate project management principles proven in managing actions and scheduling interdependencies in support of large‑scale programs, projects, or initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate and adapt complex information to audiences at all levels of the organization, including senior executives and senior customer leadership
• Demonstrated experience working multiple projects simultaneously with groups and customers, with tight deadlines under stressful conditions
• Quickly build strong relationships foster collaboration with customers, stake holders, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage groups of people to accomplish complex operations
• Grow strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Ability to recognize resource constraints and prioritize team efforts
• Travel up to 30%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Ability to obtain US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience working in closed areas or secure lab environments with understanding of government security‑based regulations, protocols, and build standards
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required for this role

Qualifications We Prefer

• An active and in‑scope Top Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance is preferred
• Experience across the fields of Security, Cybersecurity, Digital Technology, Facilities, Program Management and / or related fields is Preferred
• In‑depth experience leading large‑scale projects efforts comprised of the physical buildout and technological deployment of closed area engineering lab spaces
• Experience leading project management efforts within Agile / SAFe Framework
• Excellent relationship skills with the ability to build positive relationships with technical and business personnel
• Demonstrated experience building and leading a multi‑disciplined, matrixed team Substantial knowledge of Collins Aerospace, programs, projects, or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work
• Ability to understand and analyze complex business problems with minimal domain expertise in order to define and develop creative solutions
• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 employer retirement 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 life and accident insurance,critical 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!

May be eligible for relocation

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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