Senior Manager, Program Management (Onsite)

globalhr; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of complex, classified communication systems programs supporting critical national defense missions. This onsite role in Largo, FL will own contracts spanning hardware and software development, production, and sustainment, with accountability for cost, schedule, and performance.

You will align Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to manage execution, resolve challenges, and maintain disciplined financial controls.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with at least 7 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
• Experience leading hardware and software development programs in aerospace/defense/government contracting.
• Experience delivering programs using Earned Value Management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of multiple complex, classified communication systems programs, ensuring delivery against commitments, requirements, cost, and schedule.
• Provide program leadership across hardware and software development, production, and sustainment, aligning with customer expectations.
• Lead multidisciplinary Program Management Teams and coordinate across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts.
• Establish baselines, performance metrics, and execution controls including EVM and EACs.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, opportunities, and technical challenges.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, managing communications and escalations.
• Lead planning and execution reviews, communicating performance to leadership.
• Align resources with execution requirements and financial commitments.
• Manage contract scope, changes, and modifications with disciplined change control.
• Develop technical and cost proposals for modifications and new business.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with contracting requirements.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Contract management

Agile methodologies

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of complex, classified communication systems programs supporting critical national defense missions. This position will have direct ownership of multiple contracts spanning hardware and software development, production, and sustainment, with accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer commitments. Working at the intersection of advanced engineering and program leadership, you will guide multidisciplinary teams through challenging technical and operational decisions while ensuring programs deliver against demanding mission requirements.

As the primary program leader and customer interface, you will align Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functional partners to manage execution, resolve technical and programmatic challenges, and maintain disciplined financial and performance controls. You will also lead customer engagements, contract negotiations, and proposal efforts supporting program extensions and future business opportunities. This position combines hands‑on program execution with meaningful influence over customer relationships, technical outcomes, and the continued development of advanced defense communication capabilities.

This is an onsite role in Largo, FL.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the execution of multiple complex, classified communication systems programs, ensuring successful delivery against contractual commitments, technical requirements, cost, and schedule objectives
• Provide overall program leadership and accountability across hardware and software development, production, and sustainment activities, aligning execution with customer expectations and business priorities
• Lead multidisciplinary Program Management Teams (PMTs), partnering with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and other functional organizations to coordinate resources, resolve challenges, and deliver program objectives
• Establish and maintain program baselines, performance metrics, and execution controls, including Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Completion (EACs), and cost and schedule performance tracking
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks, opportunities, and technical challenges, developing mitigation strategies and driving timely resolution of issues that could affect program performance
• Serve as the primary customer interface throughout the program lifecycle, managing customer communications, addressing escalations, and maintaining alignment on technical performance, deliverables, and contractual expectations
• Lead program planning and execution reviews, communicating performance, financial status, risks, and recovery strategies to business leadership and key stakeholders
• Partner with Engineering leadership to align technical resources, staffing, and program priorities with execution requirements and financial commitments
• Manage contract scope, configuration changes, and customer-directed modifications, ensuring disciplined change control and alignment with contractual requirements
• Lead the development of technical and cost proposals for contract modifications, follow‑on work, and new business opportunities, coordinating inputs across engineering and functional teams
• Support and lead contract negotiations within established business authority, balancing customer requirements, program objectives, and financial considerations
• Ensure program execution complies with applicable government contracting requirements, export controls, cybersecurity standards, and internal program management processes

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience leading hardware and software development programs within the aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment
• Demonstrated experience managing the execution of programs using Agile methodologies
• Demonstrated experience delivering programs using Earned Value Management processes compliant with the EIA 748 EVMS Standard

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active