DT Infrastructure & Cyber Project Manager (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation.

401(k) plan with matching funds and L3

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, based in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives in a hybrid role. You will partner with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver complex programs on time and within budget.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience in IT or security, strong governance skills, and excellent communication with stakeholders. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, information technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional technology projects.
• 3+ years applying project management methodologies, tools, and governance practices to manage schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cyber and infrastructure projects from initiation through deployment and closure.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, Engineering, Operations, and Business stakeholders.
• Drive execution of cyber and infrastructure initiatives such as vulnerability remediation, modernization, security compliance, IAM, network security, and security tool implementations.
• Monitor project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure projects comply with cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Track project performance metrics and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity

Infrastructure

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Planview

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

This is a hybrid position, with the ideal candidate based in one of the following locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Charlotte, NC; Windsor Locks, CT; or Richardson, TX.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and manage cybersecurity and infrastructure projects from initiation through deployment and closure.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, Engineering, Operations, and Business stakeholders.
• Drive execution of cyber and infrastructure initiatives such as vulnerability remediation, infrastructure modernization, security compliance, identity and access management, network security, and security tool implementations.
• Monitor project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure projects comply with organizational cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Track project performance metrics and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery processes.

What You Will Learn:

• Foster strong relationships across Digital, Collins and RTX peers.
• Strengthen project management skills through leading large scale infrastructure and technology projects
• Develop advanced capabilities in risk management, compliance, security, and project governance.
• Expand project and portfolio management skills to improve execution and strategic alignment.
• Enhance leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills within a highly matrixed environment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship or work authorization as required by company or contract requirements.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience in project management, information technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional technology projects.
• 3+ years of project management experience, including the application of project management methodologies, tools, and governance practices to successfully manage schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, or cybersecurity programs.
• Experience with program management systems including resource management, program scheduling and cost controls (i.e. Planview)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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!

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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WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.