Sr. Program Engagement Lead - Hybrid

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Program Engagement Lead to own planning, estimation and execution for secured program work environments. You’ll be the main DT touchpoint across programs, driving digital transformation and new capability adoption in a fast-paced, matrix setting.

The role requires strong program management skills, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to travel up to 25% domestically while coordinating with engineering teams and customers for timely, on-budget

Qualifications

• 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.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Ability to attain a Secret/Top Secret Clearance.
• 3+ years' experience managing digital technology projects with oversight of infrastructure and software development initiatives.
• Experience building Integrated Master Schedules in MS Project.
• Experience managing project financials (EAC, BAC) and forecasting resource demand.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering customers at appropriate levels on matters related to schedule, quality, cost and engineering change to achieve highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate across engineering teams and other stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage program schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company.
• Develop understanding of the customer roadmaps, forecasts, to identify opportunities for how digital solutions can support business objectives.
• Understand technical implementation at the architecture level and propose technical alternatives, ask questions that clarify priorities and requirements.
• Facilitate technical collaboration with 3rd parties (e.g., suppliers) to simplify and accelerate problem resolution.
• Prepare bids and proposals, translating customer requirements into standard solutions for future business opportunities and pursuits.
• Manage and control scope, cost, schedule, and performance of projects, which will include task planning and scheduling, financial forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC), annual planning, resource capacity, and demand forecasting.
• Manage changes in scope, evaluating impact, rebaselining efforts, and aligning stakeholders to changes and impacts.
• Prepare presentations and effectively communicate project status with both internal and external customers at strategic and tactical leadership levels.
• Establish and maintain key project metrics, milestones, critical path. Resolve conflicts, promote work sharing, encourage cross function and business collaboration and motivate teams toward common goals.
• Participate in continuous process improvement activities to improve predictable execution of the DT service delivery model.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Schedule management

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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 after day 1

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Digital Technology (DT) Infrastructure currently has an exciting opportunity for a Program Engagement Lead (PEL) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The DT PEL owns the planning, estimation and execution of scope required to support secured Program Work Environments (PWE) within the Collins Strategic Business Units. The successful candidate will be the primary DT touchpoint for assigned programs and be a change agent for digital transformation and new capability adoption. This role will work in a fast-paced, collaborative, cross functional matrix environment to effectively support PWEs from proposal and start-up through sustainment, ensuring projects are completed on schedule within the established budget.

This is a hybrid role. This individual must be able to work onsite in the Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, Iowa location with the ability to travel up to 25% domestically.

This is a hybrid-based position based in Cedar Rapids, IA

What YOU will do:

• Partner with Engineering customers at appropriate levels on matters related to schedule, quality, cost and engineering change to achieve highest levels of customer satisfaction and responsiveness to rapidly changing business conditions through the full program lifecycle.
• Coordinate across engineering teams and other stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage program schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company.
• Develop understanding of the customer roadmaps, forecasts, to identify opportunities for how digital solutions can support business objectives.
• Understand technical implementation at the architecture level and propose technical alternatives, ask questions that clarify priorities and requirements.
• Facilitate technical collaboration with 3rd parties (e.g., suppliers) to simplify and accelerate problem resolution.
• Prepare bids and proposals, translating customer requirements into standard solutions for future business opportunities and pursuits.
• Manage and control scope, cost, schedule, and performance of projects, which will include task planning and scheduling, financial forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC), annual planning, resource capacity, and demand forecasting.
• Manage changes in scope, evaluating impact, rebaselining efforts, and aligning stakeholders to changes and impacts.
• Prepare presentations and effectively communicate project status with both internal and external customers at strategic and tactical leadership levels.
• Establish and maintain key project metrics, milestones, critical path. Resolve conflicts, promote work sharing, encourage cross function and business collaboration and motivate teams toward common goals.
• Participate in continuous process improvement activities to improve predictable execution of the DT service delivery model.

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.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Ability to attain a Secret/Top Secret Clearance.
• 3+ years' experience managing digital technology projects with oversight of infrastructure and software development initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong organization skills and solid problem-solving skills in anticipating and analyzing needs as well as quickly identifying solutions.
• Experience building Integrated Master Schedules in MS Project.
• Experience managing project financials (EAC, BAC) and forecasting resource demand.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• An active Secret/Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience working in a government, engineering, and/or manufacturing environment.
• Effective executive presence and influential leadership capabilities with the ability to interact with senior levels of leadership including Customer, teammates, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, business case analysis and Return on Investment (ROI).
• Knowledgeable of Contracts, Statement of Work (SOW), Basis of Estimate (BOE), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) processes and pract