Director, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Platform Connectivity Technology (Onsite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

6d•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. This is a critical leadership role with direct influence on the success of our mission and the teams who deliver it. The role requires broad experience leading through change in complex engineering, defense, or mission systems environments, with the ability to critically assess challenges, think strategically, and translate strategy into executable operational plans that anticipate risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate brings a credible leadership presence, demonstrating the courage, perseverance, and influence necessary to drive behavioral change, improve execution, and deliver predictable results. Exceptional communication skills are required to navigate complex customer environments, shape organizational decisions, and engage executive leadership to ensure alignment and successful execution. To succeed in this role, the candidate must align with our business culture and values: One Team – Foster a collaborative environment, build strong internal and customer relationships, and enable open communication to create high-performing, effective program teams. People Focused – Own the development and performance of leaders in the organization and cultivate knowledge and talent across the team. Mission Driven – Provide critical capabilities for no-fail missions in support of our Nation’s defense, maintaining focus on delivering commitments and sustaining legacy excellence.

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
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Previous Experience managing large program portfolios and leading program managers
Exceptional influence, communication, and leadership skills to work across internal and external stakeholders
Prior experience managing people
Extensive Earned Value Management experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, or mission critical systems
Experience briefing senior leadership (SBU and BU President Level) and external customers

Responsibilities

Strategic Portfolio Leadership - Lead the end-to-end execution of a large and complex program portfolio ($500M+), ensuring disciplined planning, forecasting, risk management, and delivery against cost, schedule, and performance commitments
Execution Excellence & Predictability - Drive baseline integrity and execution discipline across programs, improving predictability through robust processes, credible forecasting, and effective change control
People Leadership & Development - Lead and develop a high performing team of program managers, setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and building leadership bench strength
Customer & Stakeholder Influence - Communicate and influence effectively across complex customer relationships and internal organizational landscapes, serving as a reliable point of escalation and trusted partner to customers
Continuous Improvement & Innovation - Drive continuous improvement, identifying gaps and inefficiencies, and implementing scalable processes, tools, and ways of working that enhance execution quality and organizational capability

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!