Associate Director, Program Management - Soldier Communications (Onsite

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Date Posted:



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

We are seeking an Associate Director, Program Management, to join the Soldier Communications organization within Mission Systems. The Soldier Communications portfolio delivers secure, resilient tactical voice, data, and networking solutions for dismounted and mounted soldiers, supporting the U.S. Army and other major forces around the globe, through its flagship PRC‑162 Manpack radio. As a cornerstone area of the business, the portfolio spans advanced tactical radios, soldier‑worn systems, platform‑integrated ancillaries and software and waveform capabilities that enable mission effectiveness at the tactical edge.

The role drives product strategy and execution across the full RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, with tasks associated with long‑range business planning, pursuit and capture, program performance, delivery, and sustainment. The Program Manager provides leadership across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, financial targets, and strategic growth priorities. Qualified candidates should bring strong program and product management experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage complex portfolios, and balance technical understanding with business acumen.

Success in this role requires applying strategic insight and enabling sound decision‑making in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment.

This is an Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a cross functional team that engage with customers (e.g. U.S. Army) to deliver on our commitments
• Manage the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of large and/or complex programs
• Profit and loss responsibility for both internally and externally funded efforts
• Anticipate and respond to program challenges, directing resources and driving issue resolution for escalated matters
• Lead contract negotiations and proposal development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements
• Provide leadership oversight for cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, sustainment, manufacturing, and quality across assigned product lines
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure successful execution
• Lead decision making for the PMTs, applying critical thinking and strong judgment with incomplete or evolving data
• Build internal and external networks and fosters clear, motivating communication within the team
• Communicate with senior executive leadership on matters of strategic importance
• Travel requirements up to 25%

• 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
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program
• Experience leading programs and solving complex challenges
• Experience working with U.S. Department of War (DoW) customers
• Located or willing to relocate to Cedar Rapids, IA

• Active Secret Security Clearance is preferred
• Ability to quickly adapt in face of volatile requirements and market conditions
• Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and proactive Risk and Opportunity management
• Strong project management background leading complex technical development projects
• Strength in interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and…