Associate Director, Program Management (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director, Program Management supporting the Boeing 737 Lavatory 3.0 product line within the Interiors business. The incumbent will be responsible to drive the development of new lavatory positions, ensure program control and daily executive communication. The ideal candidate would be a seasoned and ambitious leader who can drive a multifunctional Program Management Team (PMT) to meet program schedules and budgets. In addition to a strong technical background, the incumbent has an Earned Value (EV) background, great communication skills, a sound business acumen and the ability to solve complex issues. This position works onsite at our Everett, WA facility.
Requirements
- 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
- Technical and business background, with the ability to navigate complex aerospace environments and drive solutions
- Experience leading a multifunctional Program Management Team (PMT)
Nice To Haves
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced development and manufacturing environment
- Experience managing Earned Value (EV) programs and/or full P&L ownership
- Work transfer and experience driving change
- Strong relationship-building communication skills both written and verbal, capable of effectively engaging with diverse audiences including internal leadership and customers
- Demonstrated business acumen and Parts and Loss (P&L) understanding
- Experience with dependencies and critical path analysis in scheduling software
- PMP Certification
- Customer-facing experience as a program manager
- Change management and negotiation experience on large capital programs
Responsibilities
- Drive the entire life cycle of large strategic projects, directing it throughout the program life cycle with full accountability and ownership
- Establish program plans including schedules, budgets, business cases and lead the Program Management Team (PMT) to execute on time and on budget
- Ensure that all functional areas—including program management, finance, quality, operations—perform in a coordinated and effective manner to meet business, program, and customer commitments
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities and maintain a comprehensive and regularly updated register
- Facilitate and drive empowerment amongst the IPT, recognize achievements, and create a highly motivated PMT to ensure customer commitments are met
- Collaborate with the senior leadership team to build on the strategic blueprint for our lavatory business
- Demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality
- Work to develop new standards of program management excellence across the lavatory business
- Willing to travel up to 25% of the time (domestic and international)
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
