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Principal Program Manager Biometrics Airport Systems
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Location: Annapolis
Job type: Permanent
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Want to work with some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet? Do you value relationships, commitment, innovation and integrity?
Then Collins Aerospace is the place for you. Join our team and build a rewarding career while helping to deliver the most trusted source of aviation and high-integrity solutions in the world.
We are currently searching for a Principal Program Manager, Biometrics Airport Systems to join our team in Annapolis, MD (IMS INC) (5010). Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose Collins Aerospace as the place to build a rewarding career, while helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. It’s an exciting time to become a part of our team. Join us and discover how high your career can soar at Collins Aerospace.
Job Summary
The Program Manager provides significant leadership and project management expertise for the delivery of Collins Aerospace Global Airports’ biometrics projects. This person will be responsible for managing all global biometrics projects, to deliver projects on time, within budget and in a manner that enhances Collins Aerospace’ reputation to encourage additional business from customers. The Program Manager will manage all the required efforts associated with program management, and will be required to manage one or more projects simultaneously.
Job Responsibilities
* Leading a diverse team of matrixed people to deliver biometric projects exceeding customer expectations and to guarantee a successful project for both for Collins Aerospace and the Customer
* Helping to specify, order and then monitor the purchasing procedure to acquire equipment, and then authorize payment to suppliers, and/or executing warranties of the products
* Overseeing onsite installation activities, testing, and management of the interface with the customer throughout
* Guiding the technical team to obtain system acceptance from customer and then handing over the project to customer service staff or site management staff
* Organizing and execute monthly Project Status Reviews and cost analysis
* Maintaining project documentation in accordance with ISO guidelines
* Delegating work to appropriate people, whether they are with Collins Aerospace, the customer, or third parties
* Using project management tools & techniques, such as MS Project, critical path analysis, time recording systems and other systems to manage projects
* Assisting with the negotiation of Terms of Service Agreements with subcontractors
* Applying project management skills and techniques, e.g. matrixed team leading, multi-tasking and financial awareness to deliver high quality projects
* Contribute to sales/marketing effort by being alert to new biometrics business opportunities, and assisting with related proposals, customer-facing presentations, and other support of the sales process
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline or in the absence of a degree six years of related experience
* Proven experience as a Project Leader / Program Manager with total work experience exceeding this; ideally in an Airline/Airport environment and/or working with biometrics-related products and projects.
* Advanced Microsoft Project and MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
* Experience in an operational environment
* Experience in Financial Management
* Adaptable to work in an ever changing and demanding operational environment, including coordination with the overall global team
* PMP or Prince2 qualification preferred
* A proven track record of successful project delivery
People Management:
* Posses demonstrated leadership of functional and project teams
* Ability to meet cost, schedule, budget and operational goals
* Excellent customer oriented attitude
* Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal) and administrative skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
At Collins Aerospace, we believe a solid work-life balance creates a healthy lifestyle and inspires creativity and innovation. We value our people and invest in their development, growth and success at our company by providing development opportunities through Collins Aerospace University, networking, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.
And that’s just for starters.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
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Company-paid winter holiday shutdown for most locations
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Generous 401(k) plan that matches 62.5 percent of the first 8 percent of eligible compensation you contribute (or 5 percent if you save 8 percent)
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An Incentive Pay Plan based upon company performance
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Tuition reimbursement
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And more
Interested yet? Apply now and embark on your next worthwhile adventure!
Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
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