Program Manager; Program Support Specialist – Blindside; Onsite

Program Manager (Program Support Specialist) – Blindside (Onsite)

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA  USA

Security Clearance: Secret (Current). U.S. citizenship required.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. We are searching for a Program Support Specialist Program Manager to join our Value Stream Services Department and work with the Blindside Program Management Team located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role is onsite with ~10% travel.

• Coordinate and direct program activities, including technical, cost and schedule considerations, across Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPPC.
• Ensure all key stakeholders are involved in planning, informed, and accountable.
• Direct, review, and approve functional group effort against cost, schedule, and technical requirements, replan as needed with Senior PM.
• Own program onboarding process, including continuous updates and improvements.
• Understand and meet customer contractual requirements.
• Draft program materials (guides, manuals, presentations).
• Conduct meetings with the customer for program reviews.
• Manage internal financial goals (sales, gross margin, cash flow).
• Hold cross‑functional team accountable, including recovery plans.
• Support internal reviews and gate reviews using RLPM methodology.
• Assist with risks, opportunities, cadences, and tracking.
• Collaborate with Program Support Specialists, Senior Program Managers, and functional leads to ensure priority alignment.
• Handle pursuit and proposal activities.
• Manage portions of complex development and production programs and proposals under guidance of a Senior PM.
• Set up IWAs, staffing, metrics, secure network accounts, and travel logs.
• Assist with IRAD budgets and reviews.
• Leverage industry practices and standards.
• Plan schedules and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives.

• University degree with at least 8 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with at least 5 years experience.
• Active, transferable U.S. government‑issued Secret Security Clearance prior to start date; U.S. citizenship required.
• Project delivery and risk management/mitigation experience.

• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
• Prior external customer support/interface experience.
• Production management experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks vacation for new hires.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional coverages (pet insurance, home/auto, life/accident,  protection).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning supports.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness incentives and rewards.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
• And more.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Please note that candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as onsite, hybrid or remote.

Salary range for this role: USD 107,500 – 204,500.