Strategic Digital Program Engagement Lead

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Program Engagement Lead to own planning, estimation and execution for secured Program Work Environments. Hybrid onsite work with up to 25% travel; candidate will drive DT initiatives and coordinate across DT, Facilities, Engineering and Security.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, strong program management, and experience with EAC/BAC, master schedules and financial forecasting. A dynamic, collaborative, cross-functional environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DT, Facilities, Engineering, and Security participating in the proposal process to document functional requirements, translate requirements into standard solutions and provide DT bid materials including Basis of Estimates (BOEs) 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), resource capacity and demand tracking and identifying/mitigating risks & opportunities.
• Manage and document changes in scope of the DT development and collaborative environments over the lifecycle program.
• 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 and monitor adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• 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.
• Facilitate technical collaboration with 3rd parties (e.g., suppliers) to simplify and accelerate problem resolution.

Skills

Digital project management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Project experience

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Program Engagement Lead to own planning, estimation and execution for secured Program Work Environments. Hybrid onsite work with up to 25% travel; candidate will drive DT initiatives and coordinate across DT, Facilities, Engineering and Security.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, strong program management, and experience with EAC/BAC, master schedules and financial forecasting. A dynamic, collaborative, cross-functional environment awaits.