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

RTX•Fairfield, CA

4d•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 lead a Value Stream in the Propulsion business in Fairfield, California. This role reports to the Propulsion Value Stream Director and is responsible for multiple mid-sized programs serving commercial and military customers. In this role, you will lead a team of Program Managers, and are 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. You will be assigned as the chair of the Program Management Team (PMT) accountable for managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs. This role serves as the face of the organization to clients and customers. You will have profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for a specified value stream or group of value streams within a business segment or portfolio.

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
PMP certified, or demonstrated project and/or program management experience
Prior leadership managing direct teams of 3-5 employees
Demonstrated lean leadership and continuous improvement bias

Nice To Haves

Possessing a MBA is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Program Managers to ensure execution of cost, schedule, and scope for a portfolio of programs ranging in size and duration for design and development
Ensure the Program Management Team (PMT) is effective at executing development milestones and deliverables
A primary participant in developing the Strategic Operating Plan and Annual Operating Plan
Ensure pursuit activity within the portfolio is consistent with the overall Strategic Plan and supports business objectives
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
Maintains and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program(s) both internally and externally to the customer
Identifies and addresses program problems and recommends resolutions to ensure the successful completion of programs
Leads the communication plan with the customer base, ensuring customer feedback is understood and integrated into the execution of programs
Establishes key metrics and measures to ensure the performance of all non-recurring and recurring milestones
Responsible for the development of a team of Program Managers, including recruitment and retention, development planning, performance management, and training
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!