Secure Technologies Program Manager (CDS/MLS)

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; 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 employer matching

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manager, Secure Technologies Product Management in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead CDS/MLS development and production initiatives. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and driving milestones under DoD security constraints.

The position emphasizes strategy, investment oversight, and collaboration with Finance, Engineering, and Contracts to ensure timely delivery and regulatory compliance. Onsite role with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in project management activities, including resource allocation, cost, scheduling, EVM, and reporting.
• Experience managing multiple contracts and subcontracts in multi-vendor environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization and communicate with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead IR&D programs and oversee CDS/MLS development and production programs to meet customer requirements and financial commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to support development and transition of products from EMD to LRIP and full production.
• Support program reviews, monitor portfolio performance, and adjust plans to ensure timely delivery.
• Serve as backup to the Lead Program Manager and lead stakeholder meetings to communicate status and plans.
• Support roadmapping and business cases for CDS/MLS portfolio investments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Business Development, Engineering, Contracts, and Operations to manage financial risk and opportunities.
• Partner with system-level teams to define requirements and transition products into the CDS portfolio for technology insertion.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Earned Value Management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Security clearance

Education

University degree

Job description

RTX is seeking a Manager, Secure Technologies Product Management in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead CDS/MLS development and production initiatives. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and driving milestones under DoD security constraints.

The position emphasizes strategy, investment oversight, and collaboration with Finance, Engineering, and Contracts to ensure timely delivery and regulatory compliance. Onsite role with travel up to 10%.