Associate Director, Program Management (onsite)

RTX•Everett, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director, Program Management (Transformation) supporting the Boeing 737 Lavatory product line within the Interiors business. The incumbent will be responsible to drive several continuous improvement programs within the business including work transfers, quality improvement and cost savings. 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. Beyond a strong aerospace background, the incumbent demonstrates strategic vision, financial and business acumen, and a proven ability to navigate complex challenges in a dynamic development and manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Typically requires University Degree and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience in the aerospace field or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Successful experience leading a multifunctional PMT
Demonstrated business acumen and Profit and Loss (P&L) understanding/ownership
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

Managed Earned Value (EV) programs and complex schedules, performing critical path and dependency analysis using Microsoft Project and related tools.
PMP certified with customer-facing experience as a program manager.
Led work transfers and major program changes, applying change management and stakeholder negotiation expertise.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills across functions, leadership levels, and customer groups, with meticulous attention to detail and a drive for excellence.

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