Date Posted:
2026-11-06
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
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.
**This is a hybrid position, with the ideal candidate based in one of the following locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Charlotte, NC; Windsor Locks, CT; or Richardson, TX.**
What You Will Do:
Lead and manage cybersecurity and infrastructure projects from initiation through deployment and closure.
Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, Engineering, Operations, and Business stakeholders.
Drive execution of cyber and infrastructure initiatives such as vulnerability remediation, infrastructure modernization, security compliance, identity and access management, network security, and security tool implementations.
Monitor project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder communications.
Ensure projects comply with organizational cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Track project performance metrics and provide regular updates to leadership.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery processes.
What You Will Learn:
Foster strong relationships across Digital, Collins and RTX peers.
Strengthen project management skills through leading large scale infrastructure and technology projects
Develop advanced capabilities in risk management, compliance, security, and project governance.
Expand project and portfolio management skills to improve execution and strategic alignment.
Enhance leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills within a highly matrixed environment.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship or work authorization as required by company or contract requirements.
Typically 8+ years of relevant experience in project management, information technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
Experience leading complex, cross-functional technology projects.
3+ years of project management experience, including the application of project management methodologies, tools, and governance practices to successfully manage schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
Experience supporting infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, or cybersecurity programs.
Experience with program management systems including resource management, program scheduling and…