Program Manager – Inertial Systems (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for new hires

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 201

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Program/Product Manager for the Inertial Systems team in Cheshire, CT. You will lead and execute engineering-backed programs, manage budgets, and coordinate with customer and internal stakeholders to drive program success.

The role requires a university degree with extensive PM experience, knowledge of FAR/DFAR, and the ability to navigate complex contracts. Onsite work in Cheshire, CT is required with up to 20% travel and a strong focus on strategic planning and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project or program management, overseeing complex initiatives
• Working knowledge of U.S. government contracting regulations, including FAR and DFAR
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business plans and strategies to grow the Inertial Systems business as part of an overarching business strategy
• Lead pursuit and order capture activities, including strategy development, customer contact and influence, proposal development, and negotiation
• Serve as a primary customer contact for program activities
• Lead program execution including NRE development and recurring hardware sales, to support the development of program plans, schedules, financial, technical and schedule objectives
• Identify and address program challenges and provide recommendations/ resolutions to ensure the successful completion of programs through the Risk Management process
• Lead program execution with the various functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with the customer program objectives and contracted requirements
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization’s interests
• Own budgets for each project and facilitate cadenced out briefs to senior leadership
• Coordinate with Engineering, Business Development, and fellow Program Managers to develop and leverage product line solutions and capabilities
• Contribute to the development of the Inertial Systems Strategic Financial Plan and Annual Operating Plan
• Build strong working relationships, both internally to Collins and externally
• Travel Expectation: May travel up to 20%

Education

University or Advanced Degree in related field

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Program/Product Manager for the Inertial Systems team in Cheshire, CT. You will lead and execute engineering-backed programs, manage budgets, and coordinate with customer and internal stakeholders to drive program success.

The role requires a university degree with extensive PM experience, knowledge of FAR/DFAR, and the ability to navigate complex contracts. Onsite work in Cheshire, CT is required with up to 20% travel and a strong focus on strategic planning and