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

Date Posted:

2026-01-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Top Secret - Current

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Looking for an experienced Value Stream Leader to support all phases of the value stream within the Data Links department of Mission Systems.  Candidates will be responsible for leading pursuit and capture opportunities, executing both internal (IR&D) and external development programs, supporting new product introduction and production transition activities while managing the total life cycle of new and existing product lines.  As a Value Stream Leader you will also be an integral part of developing strategies and actions related to SFP and establishing baselines and ensuring performance to our AOP.  Coordination with many organizations across Collins Aerospace and Raytheon Technologies will be expected as well as interaction with Government customers and contractors.  Ideal candidates will have previous experience working DOW programs and travel will be expected.

What You Will Do

• Leads the re-application of a product or program and potentially new programs.

• Manages change or non-complex new functionality more frequently on multiple product lines and services.

• Interfaces with multiple customers / potential customers for various product lines and services, with moderate material impact to the enterprise.

• Ability to have a growing impact on customer satisfaction due to regular customer interface and project scope.

• Regularly influences and negotiates to achieve and/or exceed enterprise commitments.

• Will establish a medium to high level OEM/customer relationship.

• Consulted as an advisor across the portfolios within a SBU.

• Has advanced, applied theory level knowledge of the management system.

• Leads complex teams with some matrixed responsibilities.

• Accountable for entire performance of the assigned value stream.

• Leads decision making for the IPTs and applies critical thinking where incomplete data exists.

• Develops internal and external networks and effectively communicates vision to their IPT, connecting how the vision fits within the enterprise strategies. Impact over projects large in scope.

• Plans, directs, and monitors collateral budget.

• Typically leads critically strategic value streams.

• Strategic R&D investments may span over 1-5 years, as appropriate.

• Provides inputs to the strategic plan for their specific project and has medium influence to SFP.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

What We Offer​

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  ​

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  ​

• Tuition reimbursement program ​

• Student Loan Repayment Program  ​

• Life insurance and disability coverage  ​

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection ​

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits ​

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  ​

• Adoption Assistance           ​

• Autism Benefit  ​

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  ​

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program ​

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  ​

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services ​

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  ​

• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ​

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. ​

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment 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.

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