Program & Product Manager – Inertial Systems (Onsite, CT)

Collins Aerospace

Cheshire (CT)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 205,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave provisions

Wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT is seeking a Program/Product Manager to support the Inertial Systems portfolio. The role focuses on engineering projects, including customer and Collins-funded work, and management of legacy programs.

This onsite position requires strong program management skills and leadership across cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes strategic planning, execution, and coordination with engineering, business development, and other program managers to meet contracted

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
Make decisions within the context of long-term strategic goals and objectives
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 program and facilitate cadenced out briefs to senior leadership
Coordinate with the IPT including 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
Drive disciplined program management practices, including baseline development, cost performance reviews, and delivery performance tracking to ensure on-time, on-budget execution
Implement cost control initiatives through continuous monitoring of program expenditures, identification of cost drivers, and execution of mitigation plans to achieve financial targets
Lead cross-functional cost reduction and efficiency efforts, ensuring alignment of resources, schedules, and technical scope to maintain program performance within approved budgets
Travel Expectation: May travel up to 20% domestically