Date Posted:
2026-04-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Collins Aerospace Platform Connectivity Technology seeks an Associate Director of Program Management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about successfully executing programs, capturing new opportunities, delivering exceptional solutions to customers in a high-profile mission area. The successful candidate will join the existing Platform Connectivity Technologies program management team and will serve as the Top Level Integrated Program Team lead for a ~$900M program with a prime contractor supporting a Department of Defense customer. This role will require acumen in the following areas, with support from a full program leadership team:
Program Management of large a DX rated Engineering Development program with an engaged customer
Financial and contractual management for a rated Cost Plus Award/Incentive Fee EMD Contract
Informed engineering awareness for embedded systems development in an enhanced security environment
Leadership of a large (>150) multi-discipline team across multiple US locations??
? What You Will Do ?
Manage key customer relationships
Oversee the cost, schedule and technical execution to meet deliverables for internal and external stakeholders
Be accountable for financial performance (revenue and earnings) of the programs
Establish and maintain alignment with supporting teams
Direct capture of critical follow on scope and change proposals
Set strategy to constructively manage contractual and scope changes in conjunction with program leadership team
Spearhead solutions for issues, and works across the company to leverage differentiated solutions for our customers
Indirectly lead a team of Program Managers managing portions of the larger program to ensure adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets
Review and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program(s)
Monitor business area strategy, progress and results to ensure that goals are achieved
Maintain a thorough Risk and Opportunity register, establishing effective mitigation and realization plans respectively
Drive business level strategic planning efforts
Work with functional leaders to set forward looking investment plans
Develop new business growth strategies to increase profitability and/or market share of the organization
Direct collaboration with business unit functions across the company, empowered to deliver successful integrated solutions
Interface with customers for high level negotiations, recovery scenarios, and new business opportunities
Establish lasting and impactful relationships with key customers to ensure our solutions and services delight them while achieving mission success
Establish cost and customer satisfaction focused performance targets and directs work to achieve these targets
Guide continuous improvement initiatives across value streams, including sustainment, services and mission readiness of critical platforms
Work with other functional business leaders to set priorities for resources and funding. Co-owns portfolio prioritization process
Be responsible for overall development program execution, programmatic structure, and lessons learned
Ability to travel for customer, company and program related activities (approx. 15 - 20% of role requires travel)?
Qualifications You Must Have ?
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date . U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Government contracting and acquisition experince
Business capture and proposal development experience?
Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience as a leader of employees?
Minimum 5 years of Earned Value (EV) and/or P&L management?
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience managing development programs???
Qualifications We Prefer
Top Secret Clearance Preferred?
Experience building, leading and developing teams?
Strong programmatic and operational execution background?
Customer-facing program leadership?
Capturing Government and/or Defense related contracts?
What We Offer
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!?
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
*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
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.
The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.
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