Product Line Manager - Emergency Power Systems

RTX•Rockford, IL

7h•Onsite

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 Product Line Manager – Emergency Power Systems to work onsite at our Rockford, IL facility. In this individual contributor role you will be accountable for the overall lifecycle, from development to production to long-term performance, of the batteries, Ram Air Turbines and associated accessories within the Emergency Power Systems product line at Collins Aerospace Electric Power Systems business. You will be responsible for the strategy, the financial performance, and the customer outcomes tied to the products. You will also own the product roadmap, balance cost, schedule, and performance, own competitiveness and capacity decisions, and serve as the leader of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) accountable for managing the cost, schedule, performance and on-time delivery of our products.

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.
Program, Project or product management experience.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with program management systems including manpower planning, program scheduling, cost controls and earned value management
Experience in operations and production flow management including supply chain oversight
Experience with proposal preparation and customer negotiations preparation
Knowledge of aerospace policies, contracts, procedures and system requirements including quality, manufacturing and program management

Responsibilities

Accountable for all customer commitments including deliveries and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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.
Accountable for key financial and product performance metrics for the products
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.
Plan, direct, and monitor collateral budget.
Provide inputs to the Strategic and Financial Plan (SFP) for their product scope.
Travel 10 – 15%, 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
Relocation may be provided.