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Collins Aerospace · 3 days ago

Program Manager (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, and they are seeking a Program Manager to manage customer relationships and oversee key programs in Business and Regional Avionics. The role involves ensuring customer satisfaction, managing program budgets, and coordinating with various internal teams to achieve business goals.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Builds strong affinity with customer. Primary customer interface, typically program management, engineering, and procurement agents

Initial responsibilities will be 75% focused on ensuring excellence in aircraft delivery support and quality. The remaining 25% will be focused on full responsibility for executing small to medium develop programs

Has understanding of systems engineering concepts, manufacturing processes, customer support, decision point processes and engineering processes

May prepare pursuit and order capture strategies including most important requirements, competitive face-off, customer contact plans and related action planning

Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies. Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a significant effect upon the administration of the organization

Strong understanding of the industry and customer

Responsible for managing a program which is of moderate levels of risk and complexity

Plans, directs and monitors program budget and serves as primary customer contact for program information. Has responsibility for profit/loss of the program

Ensures that all required resources such as engineering, engineering support, production, services, facilities and the like are available for the program

Responsible for meeting program budget and schedule

Has primary responsibility for program growth, may be responsible for marketing new technology or follow-on business

Responsible for risk management of existing products and large development programs

Works with minimal supervision / oversight. Supports program status reviews to executive level as needed

Qualification

Avionics systems knowledgeProgram managementCustomer relationship managementEngineering backgroundRisk managementSoft skills

Required

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

Travel required ~25%

Preferred

Preferred candidate will have experience working directly with customers and possess a strong development background, engineering and execution experience

Previous experience in program, product LCVSM, or TPM

Understanding of avionics system engineering

Benefits

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!