Associate Value Stream Director (Hybrid)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

8d•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. 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. We have an opening for an Associate Director - Value Stream Leader to oversee the Legacy Sikorsky Programs (UH/MH/HH-60, S-76 and S-92). In this high-impact, individual contributor role, you are responsible for leading a cross-functional Program Management Team (PMT) and accountable for the execution of all program commitments. This includes production deliveries, ensuring product quality, maintaining fleet reliability, resolving technical and operational issues, addressing commercial and contractual obligations, supporting aftermarket needs, and managing obsolescence challenges. These programs encompass a range of advanced aerospace components, including Flight Control Computers (FCC), Blade De-Ice Systems, Mechanical Turbomachinery, Sensors, and other Electronics, which are essential to the aircrafts’ performance and operational success. With a fleet of over 4,000 aircraft in active service worldwide, you will act as the primary liaison with the customer, advocating for their needs internally, driving customer satisfaction, and ensuring program success.

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 management, aftermarket program management, supply chain management and/or operations management.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading cross-functional teams in an aerospace or defense environment.
Strong customer relationship management skills, with working experience resolving contractual and operational challenges.
Experience in a customer facing role is desired.

Responsibilities

Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and program alignment.
Issue Resolution: Address and resolve commercial and contractual misalignments with the customer.
Program Leadership: Lead a cross-functional Program Management Team (PMT) to deliver on the value stream’s key objectives, including: On-time hardware delivery with uncompromising quality standards. Adherence to Company Funded Engineering (CFE) budget and schedule requirements. Achievement of inventory reduction and overdue order targets.
Margin Improvement: Collaborate with product line teams to identify and execute margin expansion opportunities in alignment with overall program goals.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks across technical, commercial, and industrial domains. Develop actionable risk mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.
Opportunity Development: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to improve program execution and develop associated implementation plans.
Program Reporting: Deliver clear and concise program updates, including status, risks, and opportunities, at regular cadence reviews and to all levels of business leadership as required.

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!