Associate Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) – ESOC (Onsite)

RTX•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Associate Director, Value Stream Management – ESOC will lead a team of Value Stream Managers to support program execution, pursuit, and order capture across a cross-functional team responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and support of the ESOC Civil Space portfolio. This position emphasizes meeting program commitments, leading program recovery efforts, assisting in the development of a business plan for strategic growth in the space segment, and achieving results aligned with contract requirements as well as all internal and external deliverables. The role also provides the opportunity to foster and maintain positive relationships with NASA and other external customers.

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
Prior experience and understanding of earned value management systems and their application in program execution
Experience with program execution of government contracts, including guiding teams through RFI, competitive proposals, negotiations, and contract awards
Must be able to work on-site at NASA in Houston, TX or be able to do extensive travel to the site. (75%)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in the space market with the ability to identify and implement best practices within Collins Aerospace
Familiarity with Mission Systems business, technical, and performance management practices is desired but not required

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Value Stream Leaders and programs through their life cycle, creating cross-business product synergies to support business objectives
Assist and support the General Manager in providing day-to-day business oversight to deliver on business commitments
Develop a pipeline of talent in Value Stream Leadership
Execute strategic focus to meet delivery commitments, exceed customer satisfaction, and achieve growth plans
Develop strategic roadmaps for the future of ESOC and gateway solutions
Lead bidding efforts and responses to winning proposals
Execute and oversee program responsibilities, including cost, schedule, risk management, product support, manufacturing, and quality for all assigned programs
Identify and address program challenges, developing solutions such as resource allocation or changes to contractual specifications
Ensure customer commitments are met or exceeded, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
Consolidate and present progress reports at customer, program, or product reviews
Manage supplier relationships in coordination with Subcontracts Management
Establish cost-focused performance targets and work with teams to achieve these goals
Manage significant risks with financial, schedule, and strategic implications for the enterprise
Influence and negotiate elements with customers to achieve enterprise commitments while improving customer satisfaction
Establish high-level OEM/customer relationships to foster long-term collaboration
Communicate a vision to Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and internal/external stakeholders, connecting how the vision aligns with the Space market
Plan, direct, and monitor collateral budgets, while leading key strategic value streams with long-term revenue potential and an impact lasting 5-10 years
Oversee strategic R&D investments spanning 1-5 years, as appropriate
Serve as the chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), responsible for managing the contract lifecycle, including cost, schedule, performance, and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs
Drive results aligned with contractual requirements, internal objectives, and customer success
Serve as the primary face of the organization to clients and customers, building strong affinity and trust
Oversee profit & loss (P&L), contract fulfillment, and customer engagement to ensure program and business success

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