Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Propulsion (Onsite)

RTX•Fairfield, CA

1d•$112,000 - $224,000•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 position is responsible for managing development and/or production programs and ensuring performance execution in accordance with contractual requirements. As a Value Stream Leader (Program Manager), you will be joining the Propulsion Business and will be responsible for leading multiple small and mid-sized programs. The Value Stream Leader is accountable for the full lifecycle of products and services from inception through contract completion in addition to managing P&L. This includes pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support and long-term strategic business plans. This position provides the opportunity to serves as the face of the organization to our clients and customers. This position is required to work onsite at our Fairfield, CA facility.

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
Experience demonstrated the ability to strategically organize and complete projects, tasks and business objectives

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Manufacturing life cycle
SAP and Microsoft Project experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for program execution, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets for programs under his/her responsibility
Responsible for cradle to grave opportunity management to including bid and proposals for the respective programs as well as response to request for quote/proposals, bids, negotiation, sales order kick off, execution, and program closure
Reviews and updates milestones, program plans, schedules and budgets for programs to ensure that the organization's objectives are met
Assumes commitment to program success and building solid business relationships with internal and external customers
Interface with key functional departments (Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Configuration Management, Engineering, etc.) to ensure needed stakeholder involvement is maintained
Ensure the Program Management Team (PMT) is effective at managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs
Identifies (and develops) risks and opportunities, develops mitigations and recommendations to achieve customer satisfaction, cost and performance goals
Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization’s interests
Supports annual strategic planning efforts for the business
Prepares and presents value-stream strategy, progress, and results, including communicating project progress status, delays and issues to stakeholders as necessary in timely manner
Ensures a Continuous Improvement mentality is prevalent in the organization, actively leading and participating in Lean activities to drive quality and efficiency

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!