Onsite Avionics Product Lead — Lifecycle & Strategy

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced Product Line Manager to lead avionics product lines within the DCN organization. This onsite role drives lifecycle management, strategic planning, and cross‑functional execution with engineering, manufacturing, and services.

The candidate will direct all phases of development, pursue certification, and balance technical and business considerations to achieve program success. Relocation may be possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex product or system developments through certification.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to balance technical knowledge with business acumen for product line management.
• Experience with aerospace product lifecycle and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage products through their entire life cycle and create cross‑business product synergies to support objectives.
• Develop product roadmaps and identify opportunities for product reuse across programs.
• Support annual strategic planning and identify product requirements for development.
• Lead the PMT and coordinate a large, diverse team across functions.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

University degree

Tools

DO-178C

DO-254

DO-160

Earned Value Management

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced Product Line Manager to lead avionics product lines within the DCN organization. This onsite role drives lifecycle management, strategic planning, and cross‑functional execution with engineering, manufacturing, and services.

The candidate will direct all phases of development, pursue certification, and balance technical and business considerations to achieve program success. Relocation may be possible for the right candidate.