Director, Integrated Systems
About The Position
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are looking for a Director, Integrated Systems, who will lead the Electric Power Systems, Integrated Systems product line. This position will work onsite at our Rockford, IL facility. You will be leading program managers responsible for ATA Chapter 24 programs, military programs, and collaborating with other SBUs on new distribution technology. You will collaborate with CE&S group on strategies to progress the product line with OEMs. You will also serve as a customer escalation point during Program Kick-Off through Entry into Service. You will be responsible for the execution of the contract or project, ensure RLPM adherence, and lead contract negotiations.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience.
- U.S. Person – Military contract stipulates the candidates must be U.S. Person.
- Experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience with budget ownership, forecasting, P&L exposure
- Experience developing and executing strategic plans.
- Operational management experience and familiarity with KPIs, process improvement, and organizational performance.
- Experience managing complex projects, programs, or business units
- Experience with proposals and customer negotiations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., engineering, operations, program management).
- Background in organizational change initiatives.
- Ability to lead and influence at the executive level, often including matrixed environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities
- Direct and manage 4 program managers and other staff.
- Accountable for all customer commitments including deliveries and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Accountable for key financial and product performance metrics for the products
- Plan, direct, and monitor collateral budget.
- Provide inputs to the Strategic and Financial Plan (SFP) for their product scope.
- Manage changes to the product(s) in the product line or family.
- Collaborate across the product lines in EPS to support multiple customers or potential customers for the products and services provided by EPS.
- Regularly influence and negotiate to achieve and/or exceed commitments.
- Lead complex teams with some matrixed responsibilities.
- Lead decision making for the IPTs and apply critical thinking where incomplete data exists.
- Develop networks and communicate vision to IPT and stakeholders within and outside of the function.
- Travel 10 – 20%, domestic and international, as required by the business.
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
- Eligible for Relocation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
