Senior Manager, Program Management; Onsite

Position: Senior Manager, Program Management (Onsite)
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Posted Today

Start Date:

Location:

US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

Country:
United States of America Time Type:
Full time

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

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

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of complex, classified communication systems programs supporting critical national defense missions. This position will have direct ownership of multiple contracts spanning hardware and software development, production, and sustainment, with accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer commitments. Working at the intersection of advanced engineering and program leadership, you will guide multidisciplinary teams through challenging technical and operational decisions while ensuring programs deliver against demanding mission requirements.

As the primary program leader and customer interface, you will align Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functional partners to manage execution, resolve technical and programmatic challenges, and maintain disciplined financial and performance controls. You will also lead customer engagements, contract negotiations, and proposal efforts supporting program extensions and future business opportunities. This position combines hands-on program execution with meaningful influence over customer relationships, technical outcomes, and the continued development of advanced defense communication capabilities.

This is an onsite role in Largo, FL.

What You Will Do:

Lead the execution of multiple complex, classified communication systems programs, ensuring successful delivery against contractual commitments, technical requirements, cost, and schedule objectives

Provide overall program leadership and accountability across hardware and software development, production, and sustainment activities, aligning execution with customer expectations and business priorities

Lead multidisciplinary Program Management Teams (PMTs), partnering with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and other functional organizations to coordinate resources, resolve challenges, and deliver program objectives

Establish and maintain program baselines, performance metrics, and execution controls, including Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Completion (EACs), and cost and schedule performance tracking

Identify, assess, and manage program risks, opportunities, and technical challenges, developing mitigation strategies and driving timely resolution of issues that could affect program performance

Serve as the primary customer interface throughout the program lifecycle, managing customer communications, addressing escalations, and maintaining alignment on technical performance, deliverables, and contractual expectations

Lead program planning and execution reviews, communicating performance, financial status, risks, and recovery strategies to business leadership and key stakeholders

Partner with Engineering leadership to align technical resources, staffing, and program priorities with execution requirements and financial commitments

Manage contract scope, configuration changes, and customer-directed modifications, ensuring disciplined change control and alignment with contractual requirements

Lead the development of technical and…