Date Posted:

2024-05-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

07: Building 07 Houston TX 18050 Saturn Lane, Houston, TX, 77058 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

We are currently searching for a Program Manager to join our Value Stream Services Department to work with the Value Stream Leadership (VSL) team located in Houston, TX.

The Program Manager will be the focal on the ESOC (EVA Space Operations Contract) EVA Flight Ops Mgr. The PM will be responsible for leading and integrating costs, schedules, and requirements flow down to the various supporting functions. The PM will be responsible for reporting of project status to the ESOC VSL & Deputy PM. Emphasis is focused on supporting the program execution teams with a variety of activities such as pursuit and proposal activities, management of portions of program execution, financial reporting, customer interaction/action item reporting, subcontract management support, material status, customer deliverable management, risk and opportunity management, and all levels of coordination with the core program team. This position coordinates activities across the Collins shared services business model and requires collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPPC (Finance) points of contact in various instances of onsite, hybrid, and remote environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate support of real-time International Space Station (ISS) on-orbit activities related to EVA operations

• Update and publish a weekly Mission Support Plan for the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Mission Evaluation Room (MER) and the Center Operations Room for EVA (CORE).

• Ensure all on-orbit events requiring ESOC are staffed by certified personnel

• Update the ISS MER Flight Control Team (FCT) Roster

• Coordinate both EMU MER and MER Tools on-call personnel

• Be the ESOC representative to the ISS MER. Ensure that all products such as Flight Notes and Chits are reviewed and signed

• Support NASA customer meetings related to ISS operations such as the ISS Mission Management Team, ISS Operations Tagup, Joint Operations Panel, ISS MER Daily, etc.

• Be cognizant of all ISS related activities and upcoming Crew and Cargo Flights and understand their potential impacts to ESOC

• Be cognizant of the status of ESOC hardware issues and its potential implications to on-orbit operations and planning

• Responsible for coordinating ESOC support for EVA Simulations for the EMU MER and CORE

• Maintain Training Records of ESOC EMU MER and CORE personnel

• Responsible for integrating and delivering the Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) and Certification of EVA Readiness (CoER) presentations to the NASA customer

• Chair an internal ESOC CoFR-CoER Passport Review. Ensure that all issues are addressed and discussed, all relevant waivers are noted and that, if required, exceptions are taken

• Ensure that signed Readiness Statements are provided to the NASA customer for each CoFR, CoER and Stage Operations Readiness Review (SORR) prior to each review

• Coordinate review of ISS Change Requests (CRs) that have ESOC as a mandatory reviewer

• Review CRs in which ESOC is not a mandatory reviewer to determine wither or not ESOC should submit an evaluation

• Sent out a weekly ISS Status and updated ISS Flight Plan to ESOC and Collins management and personnel. This will include noting on-orbit operations related to Collins hardware on the ISS which includes not only EVA hardware, but also Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) and Thermal Control System (TCS) hardware as well as any pertinent presentations going to the Vehicle Control Board (VCB) and Space Station Control Board (SSPCB) that might impact Collins

• Ensuring CMS (Collins Management System) methodology for assigned project(s)

• Issue coordination and resolution

• Responsible for managing portions of complex programs under the guidance of a senior value stream leader

• Knowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional concepts. Applies functional or technical principles, theories, and concepts

• Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives

• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on issues

• Represents organization as a prime contact on key issues

• The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and have experience of driving a cross functional team to deliver to tight timelines, while still being able to manage effective relationships

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience oran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience orin absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• Prior external customer support/interface experience Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven project delivery experience

• Risk management / mitigation experience

• Interpersonal skills

• Prior external customer support/interface experience

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.

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!

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.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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