Product Manager - Cross Domain Solutions (Onsite)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 The Product Manager for Cross Domain Solutions will lead the Cross Domain Solutions and Multi-Level Security product lines within Collins Aerospace’s Protected Payload Technologies business area in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role combines product strategy, program execution, and financial leadership to guide investment decisions, strengthen the product portfolio, and deliver secure solutions that meet evolving customer needs. The Product Manager will develop strategic roadmaps, evaluate business cases, and align product plans with technical requirements and long-term growth objectives.   Working across Engineering, Business Development, Finance, and other functional teams, the Product Manager will oversee product development, production, and delivery while monitoring financial and program performance. Responsibilities include managing discretionary investments, supporting proposals and gate reviews, forecasting financial results, addressing technical and programmatic challenges, and identifying risks and opportunities. The role also serves as a key customer-facing leader, providing program updates, building stakeholder relationships, and coordinating corrective actions when needed. This is an opportunity to shape strategically important security products while balancing technical execution, customer priorities, and business performance. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for the CDS/MLS product line, aligning with customer requirements and business growth objectives Lead cross-functional teams in the development, production, and delivery of CDS and MLS solutions, ensuring financial and programmatic commitments are met Drive investment decision-making processes, including the development of business cases for Internal Research and Development (IRAD), capital, and other company-funded projects to sustain and expand the product portfolio Support the development and execution of portfolio strategies, including financial forecasting, proposal preparation, and company Gate Reviews Partner with Business Development, Finance, Engineering, and other functional teams to ensure timely development and delivery of products Collaborate with internal teams to leverage common building block architectures across Collins Aerospace and RTX for innovative and best-in-class CDS/MLS solutions Monitor program and product line performance against objectives, identifying risks, opportunities, and necessary corrective actions to meet or exceed goals Build and maintain relationships with key customers, leading stakeholder engagement meetings and providing regular program status updates Support the resolution of technical or programmatic challenges by coordinating with functional teams and providing timely solutions Oversee discretionary investment management, including IRAD and capital projects, and participate in monthly financial forecasting and performance reviews Directly manage program(s) as required 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 Minimum 7 years of experience in product management, program management, or a related role in the aerospace, defense, or technology industries The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security