Senior Project Engineering Leader - Strategy & Delivery

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX’s Collins Aerospace seeks a senior program manager to lead engineering execution for complex aerospace programs. You will oversee budgets, schedules, staffing, and risk across multiple disciplines while aligning with RLPM processes and security requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree with 10+ years of program management or an advanced degree with 7+ years, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience managing technical programs including schedule, EV, risk, customer interaction, and leadership briefing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct program engineering execution across all phases from pursuit to production.
• Manage program budget and schedule in collaboration with engineering disciplines.
• Develop and implement a program execution plan coordinating test engineering with external teams.
• Ensure staffing forecasts are accurate and aligned with project needs.
• Lead engineering teams from entry to senior levels and maintain awareness of key technologies.

Skills

Program management

Earned Value management

Leadership

Staffing planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

RTX’s Collins Aerospace seeks a senior program manager to lead engineering execution for complex aerospace programs. You will oversee budgets, schedules, staffing, and risk across multiple disciplines while aligning with RLPM processes and security requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree with 10+ years of program management or an advanced degree with 7+ years, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Occasional travel may be required.