Sr Manager, Program Management

Job Description

Senior Manager, Program Management | Collins Aerospace

The Tone:
This is a full-time onsite role at Collins Aerospace, located in Richardson, TX. Collins Aerospace specializes in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that redefine the aerospace and defense industry. This role is crucial for leading a cross-functional team in the design, development, introduction, and production ramp for secure airborne communication capabilities. The successful candidate will lead a team effectively in a high-stakes environment to meet urgent customer needs.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Richardson, TX
• Pay: $132400–$251600 yearly
• Team: Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) on the Airborne Strategic Communication program
• Mission: Establish program milestones, drive solutions to technical and execution challenges, and ensure successful delivery of critical airborne communication capabilities.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Leadership: Lead full life-cycle program development and critical execution activities for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) on a large development program.
• Program Performance: Direct cross-functional IPTs to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance, managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) baseline metrics, Estimates at Complete (EACs), and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Financial Oversight: Drive Program P&L, managing financial forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments, and cash flow predictability across the contract lifecycle.
• Risk Management: Lead continuous Risk & Opportunity (R&O) assessments to mitigate execution risks, optimize contract margins, and accelerate schedule milestones.
• Strategic Coordination: Lead proposal efforts, including drafting Statements of Work (SOW) and Basis of Estimates (BOE), assembling proposal pricing, and coordinating with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure production readiness.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with a University Degree, or 7 years with an Advanced Degree, in program management within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, including successful management of P&L and proficient utilization of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for program performance tracking. An active and transferable Top Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date.
• Skills: Leading high-performing cross-functional teams, strong communication and presentation abilities for executive-level reviews, and robust problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Bonus: Experience with forecasting and meeting sales commitments, utilizing risk management tools, and hands-on experience with development, build/assembly, integration, and test of complex systems. Knowledge of airborne VLF systems is preferred.