Senior Manager, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Cedar Rapids, IA

117d • $124,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. We are looking for a Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) to lead the Air Combat Test & Training United States Air Force and International Portfolio within the Collins Simulation and Training business. The role works onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where you will be responsible for the program, cost, schedule, and performance deliveries. Collaboration will be required with all shared services to include Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Subcontracts, and Business Development to exceed customer expectations and uphold the organization's core values. This role has both operational, strategic, and customer interface accountability for successful program execution and excellence.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience leading a strategic program through all phases of execution for military customers.
• Experience leading program/project teams.

Nice To Haves

• Active and Existing Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Strong people leadership and organization skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive accountability for the day-to-day leadership to include both direct employees and matrix employees.
• Set, design, and execute the short, mid-range, and long-term objectives and strategies in alignment with the customer and Simulation and Training business unit.
• Drive talent development, growth, recruiting, performance management, and coaching/training for the team.
• Lead and execute growth needs and strategy for new business through communicating initiatives and inspiring change within the programs.
• Communicate, engage, and manage customer program reviews and off-site meetings with all levels of the Value Stream and Customer leadership.
• Lead, manage, develop and sustain trust-based relationships with internal and external customer representatives.
• Practice exceptional change management to ensure execution ability to meet milestones, scope, and budget.
• Partner with other site leaders to communicate, collaborate, and negotiate program contractual requirements.
• Develop new concepts that break new ground through innovation and challenging status quo.
• Champion development of top talent, providing opportunities to brief executive leadership on program performance.
• Promote a One Team mentality - celebrating success and accountability across the team.

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.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree