KC Tanker Production & Sustainment Program Lead

Collins Aerospace; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Mission Systems in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Program Manager to lead MAGR-2K-M GPS receiver production and sustainment for the Boeing KC Tanker contracts. This hybrid role requires strong program management, EVMS, and cross‑functional leadership.

You will set strategy, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, and travel up to 25% to support domestic and international needs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Program management skills including managing cost and schedule, EVMS, risk & opportunity, bids, proposals, and/or business strategy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, sustainment and procurement efforts for MAGR-2K-M GPS receiver system and subcomponents.
• Set strategy, vision and direction for successful execution and on-time deliveries.
• Support bidding and proposal generation, and manage budgets, schedules, and metrics.
• Coordinate and lead production readiness and transition-to-production activities.
• Interface daily with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure timely hardware delivery.

Skills

Program management

EVMS

Cost control

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

MRP

ERP systems

EVMS tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collins Aerospace Mission Systems in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Program Manager to lead MAGR-2K-M GPS receiver production and sustainment for the Boeing KC Tanker contracts. This hybrid role requires strong program management, EVMS, and cross‑functional leadership.

You will set strategy, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, and travel up to 25% to support domestic and international needs.