Product Manager (Value Stream Leader) - CFD (Onsite)

RTX • Wilson, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Manager within Fire Protection Systems linear detection product line, you will play a pivotal role in expanding margins through cost and yield improvement initiatives, developing new technology and driving new development programs. You will lead your PMTs performance and strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for the financial performance and execution in line with internal and external requirements. Challenge your leadership skills at the head of an Aerospace product line that has grown and innovated over a service history of 75+ years with a current delivery volume of 120,000 units per year, supporting customer installations spanning from general aviation aircraft to the Airbus A380 and nearly every platform in between.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Self-motivated, with a demonstrated track record of driving significant improvements (i.e. Quality, Delivery, yield, Capacity, Costs)
• Excellent problem solving abilities in the face of numerous and typically undefined issues, across a wide variety of functions, where information is difficult to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in support of complex teams with matrixed responsibilities.
• Effectively create and share a vision across a broad team.
• Excellence in communication and team building skills to all levels including customers and executives.

Nice To Haves

• University degree in a technical field
• SAP business system experience
• Leadership of people and/or projects in the Aerospace Industry
• Experience with fire protection systems or related products
• Industry certifications such as CORE/Six Sigma/LEAN/Project Management/PE
• Advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability

Responsibilities

• Develop Product Line Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Lead Program Management Teams: Lead cross-functional teams of various sizes in support of customer deliveries, supplier management, quality responses, proposals, and NPI/technology programs. Utilize operational & leadership experience to drive improvement into a wide variety of audiences.
• Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with program managers and Collins partners, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions to drive growth.
• New Business Development: Support new business opportunities including identifying potential product opportunities, conducting cost/yield analyses and engineering estimates to support development of proposals.
• SIOP Planning: Analyze demand and supply data to meet our customers' needs while optimizing product line profitability in support of strategic sales plans to achieve targets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, SIOP and customer service to ensure seamless execution of OEM and aftermarket programs and initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and optimize business processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees