Collins AerospaceRemote
Principal Technical Project Manager - Aviation Intelligence (Remote)
United States
Full-time
6 days ago
$108,000 - $204,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Technical program managementAgile methodologiesData scienceAI/ML initiativesProject Management certificationsSQL databasesCloud platformsData ManagementCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingSQLAIArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningMLData EngineeringAnalyticsDatabricksAWSAzureTerraformAzure DevOpsJiraAgileCI/CDLeadershipProject ManagementCommunicationPresentation Skills
About this role
Collins Aerospace is a leader in aviation intelligence, and they are seeking a Principal Technical Project Manager to lead complex data, AI/ML, and digital initiatives. The role involves managing technical programs, coordinating cross-functionally, and ensuring successful delivery of high-impact data solutions.
Responsibilities:
- You will lead medium-to-large technical programs ($500K+) across data science, data engineering, AI/ML, and digital initiatives, driving cost, schedule, scope, and resource management
- You will coordinate cross-functionally with Connected Aviation, other SBUs, and Digital Technology (DT) teams to ensure successful delivery of high-impact data solutions
- You will enable Agile teams to stay aligned with strategic priorities, emphasizing customer value, portfolio visibility, and delivery accountability
- You will manage program risks and dependencies, prepare executive-level progress reports, and recommend solutions to complex program challenges
- You will support vendor and contractor oversight, ensuring alignment with program objectives and performance expectations
- You will contribute to continuous improvement, helping strengthen program management standards and execution across the Aviation Intelligence portfolio
Requirements:
- 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. In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
- Demonstrated experience leading medium to large technical programs ($500K+)
- Strong knowledge of project and program management methodologies and tools
- Experience with executive-level influence skills, partnering with senior leadership across engineering, digital technology, and product teams
- Experience working in Agile environments and tools (Azure DevOps, Jira)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, or similar analytical tools
- Understanding of SQL databases and software engineering practices
- Familiarity with CI/CD frameworks and DevOps/DevSecOps toolchains
- Proven communication and presentation skills with ability to influence leadership
- Strong strategic thinking and business planning capability
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in Agile frameworks
- Project Management certifications (PMP, Agile, SAFe)
- Experience managing AWS or Microsoft Azure hosted software solutions
- Technical knowledge of Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Analytics, and/or Data Products
- Hands-on familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Experience with Databricks (Unity Catalog, Terraform, etc.)
- Exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning initiatives
- Aerospace industry experience; familiarity with Connected Aviation or broader Collins Aerospace products
- Knowledge of aerospace datasets and protocols
- Experience working with international teams
- Working knowledge of RTX RLPM or similar centralized operations processes