Associate Value Stream Director - Military Programs (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to lead a pivotal role in shaping the success of our Value Stream Operations organization? Collins Aerospace Military Electric Power Systems is seeking an Associate Value Stream Director (Value Stream Leader) passionate about capturing new opportunities, delivering exceptional solutions to existing customers, and scaling a business in a growing and dynamic market. In this role, you will responsible for programs providing electric power systems to primarily military customers. In this role, you will drive program-level strategic planning efforts, lead capture of critical programs, negotiate program contracts, be accountable for the P&L of medium-sized programs, lead the integrated program management teams, and work across the Power & Controls organization to leverage differentiated solutions for our customers. The program activities consist of capturing a transformational new program, assisting a developing customer in shaping the capabilities of a new platform, and ensuring successful sustainment on others, requiring a wide array of leadership skills and the ability to apply strategic action. Our team works together across an integrated program team to achieve a common vision of delivering the best in-class military aircraft electric power systems to our customers. If this environment suits your passions, we look forward to meeting you regarding this dynamic opportunity. This position is located at our Rockford, IL site, reporting to the portfolio Director of Global and Military Programs.

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.
Background in program execution and/or operational leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience capturing, launching, and managing large development and sustainment programs
Customer-facing program leadership experience - US government and/or defense experience preferred
Working knowledge of Government contracting and acquisition processes
Working experience with Earned Value (EV) and/or P&L management
Working experience managing development programs
Ability to travel for customer, company and program related activities (approx. 20% of role requires travel)

Responsibilities

Manage multiple medium-sized programs to ensure adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets.
Oversee program(s) P&L, accountable for meeting revenue and profitability targets.
Review and present program plans and reports.
Maintain a thorough Risk and Opportunity register, establishing effective mitigation and realization plans respectively.
Drive program level strategic planning efforts.
Interface with customers for contract negotiations, programmatic decisions, recovery scenarios, and new contract opportunities.
Drive cost and customer satisfaction focused on performance targets and work to achieve these targets.
Guide continuous improvement initiatives across value streams, including sustainment, services and mission readiness of critical platforms.
Work with other functional leaders to set priorities for program resources and funding.
Responsible for overall development program execution and performance.

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
And more!