Strategic Communications PM – Terminal Modernization (DoD)

RTX; Largo (FL); 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) with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Strategic Communications terminal modernization efforts. The program includes hardware and software development, terminal build and qualification.

This Program Manager will oversee program execution and proposal activities, offering broad experience across lifecycles in a fast-paced defense environment. The role requires strong PM leadership, cross-functional coordination, and adherence to RTX values.

Qualifications

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the Government budgeting and acquisition process from the Government’s perspective.
• Experience with the Government contracting requirements and the DoD acquisition management process.
• Experience supporting development and production programs.
• Strong command of PM best practices to enhance program execution with demonstrated experience managing and overseeing program management tools such as R/O Management, Cost and Schedule Management and Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Assures on-time execution of contracts and proposal submittals through empowerment, communication, setting expectations, and building teams.
• Acts as empowered authority to accomplish objectives with support from the program manager and/or director
• Drive tactical execution while meeting strategic objectives.
• Supports the establishment and maintenance of key programmatic metrics, defines milestones, critical path and monitors adherence to program budgets and schedules.
• Supports the development and tracking of the program Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long term financial outlook and commits to specific financial goals and obligations.
• Leads the collaboration necessary across functional groups, broader RTX organizations and subcontractors to ensure program success.
• Establishes roadmaps to drive down cost, improve performance, and win competitions.
• Maintains an energetic and productive work force and provides leadership to indirect reports, multi-functional teams and key partners.

Skills

PM best practices

Earned Value Management

Cost and Schedule Management

R/O Management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communications

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Experience in lieu of degree (12 years)

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Strategic Communications terminal modernization efforts. The program includes hardware and software development, terminal build and qualification.

This Program Manager will oversee program execution and proposal activities, offering broad experience across lifecycles in a fast-paced defense environment. The role requires strong PM leadership, cross-functional coordination, and adherence to RTX values.