Senior Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Ejection Seating (Onsite)

RTX•Colorado Springs, CO

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. This position is for an experienced professional in Program Management (Value Stream Leader) who will lead a key new program for the ejection seating business. The Senior Value Stream Leader, who works independently as the primary customer interface, who works independently, leads large programs, analyzes data, recommends resolutions for program problems, manages vendors, maintains progress reports, and participates in contract negotiation.

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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification Preferred
EVMS Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for Profit and Loss of large program value stream
Leads risk and opportunity management for the program
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
Leads large programs to support the development of program plans, schedules, and budgets for programs under his/her responsibility
Establishes key performance indicators and directs work to achieve these targets
Analyzes data and monitors programs to ensure adherence to cost, schedule and technical specifications
Maintains and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program(s) to Senior Leadership
Implements continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality, specifically utilizing CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), lean, or six sigma methodology
Identifies and addresses program problems and recommends resolutions to ensure the successful completion of programs
Leads program work with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with the customer program objectives
Manages vendors, when necessary, to support the program
Directs all program phases from inception through completion
Interfaces with customers for project requirements to ensure successful completion
Manages the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs

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!