Manager, MiS Project Support Department (Remote)

Become part of an exciting directorate within the Mission Systems Engineering & Technology organization. The Central Engineering Services directorate is seeking exceptional technical talent & proven leadership to deliver service-oriented capabilities, foster a collaborative, learning culture, & fuel predictable program performance.  

The Engineering Support Services team, within Central Engineering Services, has an opening for a Manager, Engineering Project Support. This role will report to the Associate Director, Engineering Support Services. The candidate will lead the Mission Systems Project Support Department which involves leading engineering project assistants and project analyst roles. The candidate is responsible for managing engineering support functions and personnel. Improves effectiveness of organizational units by making appropriate resources available. The candidate oversees staff's collaboration with engineering in risk management, developing tracking plans, detail management and tasks planning. This role supports the execution of projects and provides resources to several teams, programs, and organizations across the Mission Systems strategic business unit. This role has the the ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate across the Mission Systems. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Manages and is responsible for Engineering support functions and personnel. 

• Carries out strategy and implements support to engineering units; monitor and review operational staffing requirements within Mission Systems 

• Contributes to preparation and coordination of plans and schedules for new or existing programs. 

• Provides resources to value stream programs: Manages ratio of engineers and support personnel assigned to organizational units; Ensures the right skills are in place and plan to meet future needs. 

• Supports the execution of programs across matrix horizontally and vertically. Interacts frequently with internal stakeholders at varying levels. Operates horizontally, collaborates with engineers, peers and leaders across functional groups. 

• Improves effectiveness of organizational units by making appropriate resources available.  Ensures leaders and teams spend time on technical engineering work by training and assigning appropriate resources based on availability. 

• Participates in initiatives to define improvement plans and strategy. 

• Responsible for workforce planning to ensure the efficient operation of the function. 

• Oversees staffing, development, performance management/evaluation, diversity, health/safety, and employee relations.  

• Leads Managers and may lead individual contributors.  

• May assist in establishing environmental safety and health measures concerning all phases of operations.  

• Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements.  

• Ensures training and development of staff yields appropriate skill base to meet the needs of engineering. These activities may include hirings and managing contingent labor. Develops training materials in collaboration with engineering and proposal preparation. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR

• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR

• In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required

• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience leading a team of matrixed professionals. 

• U.S. Citizenship   

• Ability to travel 10% 

Additional Job Responsibilities: 

• Experience working in an engineering environment. 

• Knowledge and application of Collins Management System (CMS)

• Broad knowledge and skills within an engineering environment with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines set by business need and leadership expectation

• Prior experience working with or in change management

• Prior experience in leadership where you have to coordinate and communicate effectively

• Demonstrated ability to show decisiveness and dependability

• Prior experience in a matrix environment and building relationships with all parties  

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

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.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.

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