Assoc Dir, Product Manager Leader – Secure Information Solutions (Onsite

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35

Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35

Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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

Raytheon, Managed by Collins Aerospace

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are looking for an Associate Director, Product Management leader, to join the Secure Tactical Communications organization within Mission Systems. The Secure Information Solutions (SIS) portfolio delivers Encryption and Secure Networking solutions, supporting major U.S. Government service branches and other forces around the globe. As a cornerstone area of the business, the portfolio provides capabilities that enable mission effectiveness by keeping data and communications secure.

This position leads a team of Product Managers within the Secure Tactical Communications organization under Resilient Connectivity Products in Mission Systems. The role drives product strategy and execution across the full RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, covering long-range business planning, pursuit and capture, program and delivery performance, and sustainment. The Product Manager provides leadership across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, financial commitments, 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 coaching and developing teams, applying strategic insight, and enabling sound decision making in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

This is an Onsite role leading a team located in El Segundo & Fullerton, California, Largo, Florida, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and other domestic locations. The ability to lead a distributed team while being connected to the business is imperative.

Preferred locations for this onsite roles are El Segundo/Fullerton, CA, Largo, FL or Cedar Rapids, IA.

• Lead a team of Product/Program Managers and cross functional teams that engage with US Government customers (e.g. NSA, USAF CCSD) and related customers to deliver on our commitments throughout the product lifecycle, from shaping future requirements through proposal preparation/delivery, development program execution, transition to production, production/delivery and sustainment.
• Profit and loss responsibility for both internally and externally funded efforts
• Manages the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of large and/or complex programs using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes.
• Travel requirements between 15% and 50%
• Provides active leadership across the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, development, coaching, performance management, and engagement
• Anticipates and responds to program challenges, directing resources and driving issue resolution for escalated matters
• Supports contract negotiations and proposal development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements
• Provides leadership oversight for cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, sustainment, manufacturing, and quality across assigned product lines
• Maintains strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure successful execution
• Leads decision making for the Cross Functional Teams (CFTs), applying critical thinking and strong judgment with incomplete or evolving data
• Builds internal and external networks and fosters clear, motivating communication within the team
• Communicates with senior executive leadership on matters of strategic importance
• Establishes targets for the portfolio and leads teams to achieve financial and operational objectives

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant…