Senior Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Weapons Datalinks (Remote)

RTX

Job Overview

Location

Nebraska, USA

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Own the end-to-end success of the Weapons Datalinks value stream—from pursuit and capture through full product life-cycle management—ensuring every program meets cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments while advancing Collins Aerospace’s strategic position in the defense marketplace.
• Serve as the single accountable leader for a portfolio that may span multiple concurrent development, production, and sustainment efforts; drive integrated product teams (IPTs) through all program phases, balancing risk, opportunity, and enterprise priorities to deliver mission-critical datalink solutions to U.S. and allied warfighters.
• Translate enterprise strategy into executable roadmaps by establishing annual operating plan (AOP) baselines, leading strategic financial planning (SFP) activities, and aligning investments in R&D, capital, and talent to long-term growth objectives that can range from one to five years in horizon.
• Act as the primary interface to Government customers, prime contractors, and internal OEM partners; cultivate trusted relationships that open new business opportunities, accelerate contract awards, and secure follow-on funding while ensuring strict adherence to security and export-control protocols.
• Champion the re-application of existing datalink technologies into adjacent markets and next-generation platforms, leveraging deep domain knowledge to craft winning proposals that differentiate Collins through innovation, affordability, and rapid fielding timelines.
• Lead complex, matrixed organizations of engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and business development professionals; set clear vision, remove roadblocks, and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and transparent communication.
• Apply advanced program-management methodologies to oversee budgets that can reach nine figures, directing earned-value management, risk/opportunity registers, and gated reviews that satisfy both internal governance and customer milestone requirements.
• Drive new product introduction (NPI) and production-transition excellence, ensuring seamless transfer from development to rate production while meeting manufacturability, reliability, and cost targets that directly impact contract profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Influence enterprise-level decisions by providing data-driven insights on technology trends, competitive intelligence, and customer demand signals; represent the value stream in business-unit leadership forums and contribute to multi-year strategic plans.
• Mentor and develop high-potential program managers and technical leads, building a resilient leadership pipeline that sustains growth and maintains critical institutional knowledge across the Mission Systems portfolio.
• Travel domestically and occasionally internationally to customer sites, partner facilities, and Collins locations to support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and business-capture activities, ensuring alignment and rapid issue resolution.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, export compliance, and security in every engagement, modeling Raytheon Technologies’ values and reinforcing a culture where safety, quality, and integrity are non-negotiable.
• Leverage digital-engineering tools, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and agile program execution practices to compress development cycles and deliver incremental capabilities that keep pace with evolving threat environments.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the value stream, ensuring every team member can contribute their best ideas and that Collins reflects the diverse customers and communities it serves.

🎯 Requirements

• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field plus 10+ years of progressive program-management experience in aerospace or defense; or Master’s degree plus 7+ years of equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-million-dollar development or production programs for Department of Defense customers, preferably involving RF, communications, or weapons datalink technologies.
• Proven ability to manage integrated product teams in a matrixed environment, with strong skills in risk management, earned-value management, and customer relationship building.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support customer meetings, supplier visits, and internal reviews.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with nationwide provider networks and no-cost preventive care.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for new hires, plus ten company holidays and flexible work arrangements for true work-life balance.
• Generous 401(k) plan featuring 6% employer match, additional automatic retirement contribution, and Lifetime Income Strategy option for guaranteed retirement income.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year and Student Loan Repayment Program up to $8,000 lifetime maximum to advance your education debt-free.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits up to 12 weeks fully paid, plus fertility and family-planning support through Ovia Health.

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About RTX

RTX is a leading force in aerospace and defense, dedicated to advancing transformative technologies that shape the future. They focus on developing innovative solutions for smarter defense systems and the future of flight, serving a global clientele that relies on cutting-edge engineering and production. As a powerhouse for significant advancements like the Patriot Missile Defense System and F135 Engine Core Upgrade, RTX demonstrates a commitment to progress and defining what's next. Their work involves significant technological development and production, impacting national security and the aerospace industry worldwide. RTX is notably a key player in developing and manufacturing advanced systems, evidenced by their recent collaborations and distribution agreements.

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