Date Posted:
2026-05-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137
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 after day 1

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Program Management to join the Soldier Communications organization within Mission Systems. The Soldier Communications portfolio delivers secure, resilient tactical voice, data, and networking solutions for dismounted and mounted soldiers, supporting major U.S. Army and other forces around the globe, through its flagship PRC-162 Manpack radio. As a cornerstone area of the business, the portfolio spans advanced tactical radios, soldier-worn systems, platform-integrated ancillaries and software and waveform capabilities that enable mission effectiveness at the tactical edge.

The role drives product strategy and execution across the full RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, with tasks associated with long-range business planning, pursuit and capture, program performance, delivery, and sustainment. The Program Manager provides leadership across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, financial targets, and strategic growth priorities. Qualified candidates should bring strong program and product management experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex portfolios, and balance technical understanding with business acumen. Success in this role requires applying strategic insight, and enabling sound decision-making in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

This is an Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do

• Lead a cross functional team that engage with customers (e.g. U.S. Army) to deliver on our commitments
• Manage the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of large and/or complex programs
• Travel requirements up to 25%
• Anticipate and responds to program challenges, directing resources and driving issue resolution for escalated matters
• Support contract negotiations and proposal development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements
• Provide leadership oversight for cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, sustainment, manufacturing, and quality across assigned product lines
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure successful execution
• Lead decision making for the PMTs, applying critical thinking and strong judgment with incomplete or evolving data
• Build internal and external networks and fosters clear, motivating communication within the team
• Communicate with senior executive leadership on matters of strategic importance

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
• 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 authorized to access information under this program

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret Security Clearance is preferred
• Ability to quickly adapt in face of volatile requirements and market conditions
• Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and proactive Risk and Opportunity management
• Strong project management background leading complex technical development projects
• Strength in interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written

What We Offer :

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.