Associate Director, Program Management (Value Stream Lead) Lead - MOSA Payloads (Onsite)

Unspecified

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.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to managing a portfolio developing state-of-the-art technologies in an exciting high growth area?

This Program Management Lead role (Associate Director, Value Stream Leader Management) is responsible for the operation and growth of the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Payloads segment within Collins Aerospace Mission Systems’ Open Communications Systems portfolio.

The role primary focus is to lead a team which executes programs and win pursuits that grow the MOSA Payloads business, whose products and services consist of : Multi-Function Processor (MFP) Systems, Open Architecture Software Defined Radios (SDRs), Open Architecture Modules / Plug-In Cards (e.

g., 6U / 3U VPX, VNX+) and Modular software / firmware application skills’

This is an on-site role. It is preferably located Cedar Rapids, Iowa but we may also consider : Fort Wayne, Indiana, Marlborough, Massachusetts and McKinney, Texas

What YOU Will Do :

You will manage a team of VSLs and programs through their life cycle : Pursuit and Order Capture, Design and Development, Produce to Deliver and Long-Term Strategic Business Plans

You will direct all phases of product strategy and development, from inception through completion.

You will create cross-business product synergies to support business objectives

You will provide day to day business oversight to deliver to business commitments

You will grow the Value Stream Leader pipeline of talent

You will focus to meet delivery commitments, exceed customer satisfaction and growth plan

You will build strategic roadmaps for the future of the MOSA Payloads segment

You will oversee bidding and responses of winning proposals

You will Maintain portfolio cost, schedule, risk, support, manufacturing, and quality metrics

You will develop solutions in mitigation / prevention of program challenges

You will supervise appropriate use of resources allocated to the program to ensure efficient use

You will Champion product line investment business cases and new business growth strategies

You will identify requirements for key program pursuits and development of the product line

You will lead IPT decision making and applying critical thinking where incomplete data exists

You will establish internal and external networks and effectively motivating a team

You will convey vision to their IPT and stakeholders both inside and outside of the function

You will communicate with senior executive leadership regarding matters of strategic importance

You will prepare and presenting value stream strategy, progress, and results

What YOU Will Learn :

Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education

Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment

Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws / regulations and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Proven experience and understanding of earned value management system (EVMS)

Experience with program execution of government contracts with the ability to guide a team through Request for Information, competitive proposals, negotiations, and contract award

Qualifications We Prefer :

Understanding of DoD acquisition and communication style

Strength in interpersonal and presentation skills

Must be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently

Experience with hardware and / or software project planning and execution

Experienced communicator, both oral and written

What We Offer :

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

Eligible for relocation

And more!

Mission Systems :

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.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 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.