Associate Director, Value Stream Management

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. This role involves leading structured aerospace-segment, strategic, and technical analyses that translate emerging airspace-modernization concepts into actionable avionics capability definitions. It also includes driving cross-functional evaluations, industry-engagement support, and systems-engineering-based trade studies to establish an end-to-end understanding of future operational needs. The position will manage new products/services with new market capabilities and offerings, lead strategic planning efforts, and establish objectives for large-sized programs. The Associate Director will be responsible for the accountability of the workforce in organizational operations and customer projects, managing geographic areas, business segments, product groups, or large programs to oversee overall operational performance and success. They will maintain accountability for the business success of the full value stream lifecycle to ensure they meet strategic goals and maintain associated measures of success. This includes accountability for the full lifecycle of products and services from inception through completion, inclusive of pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support, and long-term strategic business plans. The role serves as the chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) accountable for managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance, and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs. The Associate Director will maintain profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for a specified value stream or group of value streams within a business segment or portfolio and manage large risks with meaningful financial and schedule impacts and strategic implications for the enterprise.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Aviation, Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 12 years of progressive experience as an Engineer, Product Manager, or related role within avionics.
Alternatively, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Aviation, Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 10 years of experience as an Engineer, Product Manager, or related role within avionics.
At least 8 years of experience designing, developing and deploying avionics systems.
At least 6 years of experience leading cross-functional or matrixed teams across multiple disciplines within avionics.
At least 6 years of experience developing product line investment business cases, new business growth strategies, and annual strategic planning.
At least 4 years of experience participating in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other aviation industry committees.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Lead structured aerospace-segment, strategic, and technical analyses that translate emerging airspace-modernization concepts into actionable avionics capability definitions.
Drive cross-functional evaluations, industry-engagement support, and systems-engineering-based trade studies to establish an end-to-end understanding of future operational needs.
Manage new products/services with new market capabilities and offerings.
Lead strategic planning efforts and establish objectives for large-sized programs.
Responsible for the accountability of the workforce in organizational operations and customer projects.
Manage geographic areas, business segments, product groups, or large programs to oversee overall operational performance and success.
Maintain accountability for the business success of the full value stream lifecycle to ensure they meet strategic goals and maintain associated measures of success.
Accountable for the full lifecycle of products and services from inception through completion, inclusive of pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support, and long-term strategic business plans.
Serve as the chair of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) accountable for managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
Maintain profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for a specified value stream or group of value streams within a business segment or portfolio.
Manage large risks with meaningful financial and schedule impacts and strategic implications for the enterprise.