Associate Director Program Manager Value Stream Leader Strategic Communication Systems Portfolio Leader Onsite

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced andintelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospacehas the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customerstoughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Were looking for a proven leader to take on a key role within Collins Strategic Communications Systems. As the Level 4 Value Stream Leader (VSL) youll be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of important sustainment and modernization programs. This role directly manages a team of Value Stream Leaders and is accountable for the overall performance of their assigned programs team and profit center.

The VSL role combines three core responsibilities: delivering on financial commitments leading a highperforming team and ensuring successful across multiple programs. It requires someone who is comfortable making decisions managing complexity and working across functions to get results. This role is also customerfacing requiring strong communication and relationshipbuilding skills to ensure alignment responsiveness and trust with key government and industry partners.

This is a critical leadership role with direct influence on the success of our mission and the teams who deliver it. Key attributes needed to align with the business culture include a candidate who is People Focused has a One Team mentality and is Mission Driven.

• One Team This leader will foster a collaborative environment build strong internal and customer relationships and enable open communication to have highperforming and effective program teams.

• People Focused We develop talent and are passionate about building knowledge. This position will own the performance development for the leaders in their organization.

• Mission Driven Providing critical capabilities for no fail missions in support of our Nations defense is part of our legacy and motivation and meeting commitments is our priority.

What You Will Do

As the Level 4 Value Stream Leader you will lead a team responsible for driving across a portfolio of sustainment and modernization programs. Your role combines financial leadership program customer engagement and team development. Key responsibilities include:

Financial and Forecasting Leadership

• Lead the VSL team in providing timely and accurate inputs for quarterly forecasts and monthly flash cycles

• Ensure nonrecurring engineering (NRE) cost elements are reviewed for timing risk and alignment with program phases

• Partner with Operations to develop reliable production forecasts factoring in delivery schedules and risk

• Maintain accurate orders forecasts in collaboration with the Business Development team including order timing value and probability of win

• Track and communicate anticipated sales resulting from new orders to maintain revenue predictability

• Drive preparation of Strategic Financial Plan inputs in partnership with Operations Engineering and Business Development

Program and Strategy

• Set and execute short mid and longterm objectives aligned with customer goals and the Strategic Communications Systems strategy

• Ensure cost schedule and technical performance targets are met for internal stakeholders and external customers

• Lead program reviews goal setting activities and customer engagementsowning program status updates and escalation paths as needed

• Maintain oversight of Estimates at Completion (EACs) and ensure compliance with EVMS CMS/RLPM and quality requirements

• Champion innovation by challenging the status quo and helping shape strategies that improve the business

Team Leadership and Talent Development

• Provide daily leadership for a team of direct and matrixed employees fostering a highperformance customerfocused culture

• Drive accountability across the team while empowering Value Stream Leaders to own and lead their areas of responsibility

• Support recruiting onboarding performance management and development planning across the organization

• Lead regular performance discussions including goalsetting midyear checkins and yearend reviews

• Facilitate annual compensation planning that reflects performance and contribution

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and sustain strong trustbased relationships with both internal and external customers

• Communicate effectively across all levels of leadershipinternally and externallyto ensure alignment and program success

• Partner with site leaders and crossfunctional stakeholders to negotiate program needs and deliver on commitments

• Represent the team and portfolio in executivelevel forums providing program updates and strategic insights

• Travel up to 25

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issuedSecret Security Clearance is required prior to start date

• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizensare eligible for a security clearance

• Experience leading a strategic program through all phases of for military customers

• Experience leading program/project teams

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance preferred

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment

• Strong people leadership and organization skills

• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience is strongly preferred

• Meet Collins/RTX Enterprise Values including Ethical Behavior Customer Focused Improvement Accountability & Teamwork and Openness & Trust

• Superior attention to detail and drive for excellence

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal