Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Government Programs (Onsite)

RTX

3d•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. We have an opportunity to join a Value Stream in the Propulsion business in Fairfield, California. This role reports to the U.S. Government Value Stream Manager and is responsible for multiple small and mid-sized programs specifically serving military customers. Accountable for the full lifecycle of products and services from inception through completion. Includes pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support and long-term strategic business plans. 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. Serves as the face of the organization to clients and customers. Has profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for their programs within a business segment or portfolio.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Previous Customer facing experience as a project/program manager required
Experience owning and managing multiple aspects of a program/project, i.e. financial, engineering, operations
Previous Negotiation experience required

Nice To Haves

Technical background, i.e. engineering, quality, etc.
Experience with lean manufacturing/six sigma is preferred
Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action is preferred
Experience with Change management is preferred
Experience with Manufacturing life cycle is preferred
Experience interpreting aerospace and U.S. government requirements, specifications and contracts is preferred
Experience with SAP
Experience with Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Responsible for program execution, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets for programs under his/her responsibility
Reviews and updates milestones, program plans, schedules and budgets for programs to ensure that the organization's objectives are met
Identifies risks and opportunities, develops risk and opportunities register, 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
Ensures a Continuous Improvement mentality is prevalent in the organization, actively leading and participating in Lean activities to drive quality and efficiency
Able to travel nationally as needed up to 10%

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!